Rivers Angels coach, Whyte Ogbonda, has revealed how his side managed to secure a vital victory against their arch-rivals, the Bayelsa Queens, in the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership.
The South-South derby lived up to its billing, with both teams putting out a thrilling performance and coach Whyte commending his squad’s stellar input, Footballrover reports.
Ogbonda’s tactical masterstroke proved to be the difference as he strategically utilised his substitutes to overpower Bayelsa Queens.
From the onset, Rivers Angels displayed a relentless pursuit of an early breakthrough at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium.
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Rivers Angels 1 – 0 Bayelsa Queens
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The breakthrough moment arrived when Patience Otobo, introduced in the 67th minute, emerged as the hero by scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute.
Her only goal sealed the coveted Super Six ticket for her team, humbling their resilient adversaries, Bayelsa Queens.
Otobo’s impact proved vital, as her introduction injected fresh energy and control into Rivers Angels’ gameplay, turning the tide in their favour.
Reflecting on the match, Coach Whyte acknowledged the challenges posed by Bayelsa Queens, highlighting the team’s reputation as formidable opponents.
However, he expressed his delight in securing the win through well-timed substitutions.
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He revealed the team’s approach, which involved strategically deploying strong players on the bench to inject fresh energy when required, effectively capitalising on their depth and versatility.
“The changes we made in the second half went a very long way towards helping us get the three points at stake today. I told my team that the bench was going to win the match for us today,” he said.
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