NPFL Super 6: Wasteful Rivers United held by Lobi Stars in uninspiring game

Rivers Unitedare the defending champions.

NPFL Super 6: Wasteful Rivers United held by Lobi Stars in uninspiring game

Izuchukwu Akawor 23:00 - 07.06.2023

The NPFL Super 6 had a day to forget on matchday 3 with the game between defending champions Rivers United and Lobi Stars summing it up.

NPFL champions Rivers United had an evening to forget after a poor outing against Lobi Stars in the playoffs.

United and Lobi shared the spoils in what was the final game of the day on matchday three at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday.

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Rivers United come short against Lobi

The defining champions dominated proceedings at the MJ Arena and created the best chances in the game.

However, Stanley Eguma watched in agony as his Pride of Rivers wasted chances upon chances against the Stars.

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Rivers United had a day to forget against Lobi Stars.

Albert Korvah came closest to breaking the deadlock but missed a sitter in the second half for the champions.

Korvah had the goal at his mercy but fired well off the mark in a moment that summed up Rivers’ night against Lobi.

The Pride of Benue, Lobi Stars.

For the Pride of Benue, Joseph Atule was again the biggest threat going forward for the Benue team.

Atule came closest to scoring for Lobi through a free kick which Sochima Victor did well to parry away to safety.

In the end, it was a share of the spoils for both sides as matchday three ended with three draws.

What the result means

Following the result, Rivers United joined Enyimba at the top of the log with five points after three matches.

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For Lobi Stars, they remain bottom of the table with just two points from a possible nine.

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