In a Nigeria Premier Football League game that was rescheduled, Shooting Stars Sports Club defeated Rivers United 2-1 at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex on Thursday. In a closely contested match, Qamar Adegoke’s late goal in stoppage time gave the Ibadan team the victory. League leaders Rivers United, hoping to solidify their top spot, faced up against Shooting Stars, hoping to get closer to the continental qualifying spots.At halftime, Shooting Stars led 1-0 as Sodiq Ibrahim rose highest to head home a cross from Ayobami Junior in the 34th minute.overlay-clevercloseLogo After a long throw-in unsettled the Shooting Stars defense in the 68th minute, Wasiu Falolu guided a low finish into the far corner to tie the game at 1-1 for Rivers United. Shooting Stars continued their pursuit of a winner as the visitors seemed content with a draw. In the opening minute of extra time, their perseverance paid off as Adegoke calmly finished at the near post to secure the game-winning goal after controlling a long ball from a deep free kick.The outcome put a stop to Rivers United’s four-match winning record against Shooting Stars, while the Ibadan team’s home winning streak was extended to twelve games. Rivers United, led by former Nigerian international Finidi George, are still leading the NPFL standings with 52 points, two points clear of Enugu Rangers in second place, despite the loss. The triumph moves the Shooting Stars up to sixth position in the league standings.
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