Match Report
Rivers United, 2nd with 67 points, sat 15 points above Barau (8th, 52). In league terms the two rates read 1.16/0.82 for Rivers United and 0.89/0.79 for Barau (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.01.
6 games without a win framed Rivers United's arrival. Barau carried a 6-game unbeaten run into this. From the last five rounds, Rivers United held 2 points of 15 and Barau 9.
Yakubu Gowon Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 16,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Rivers United: Stephen Manyo (81')
Key stats
Possession: Rivers United 65% · Barau 35% · Total shots: 14-9 · On target: 8-2 · Corners: 8-2