Rivers Angels have continued their impressive run in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) with yet another crucial victory on Wednesday evening.
Ibom Angels fought bravely on home turf, but it was Rivers Angels who left the Uyo Township Stadium with all three points in a dramatic South-South Derby clash, Footballrover reports.
A moment of brilliance from Mary Moses proved decisive as the visitors edged past their rivals in a tense encounter that had everything—goals, controversy, and a brief security scare.
Mary Moses delivers winning moment for Rivers Angels
Head coach Tosan Blankson kept faith in the same lineup that secured victory against Adamawa Queens on Matchday 8, and once again, his trust paid off.
The first half was a tight affair, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock.
However, the game sprang to life in the second half, and just 62 minutes in, the in-form Mary Moses delivered the crucial breakthrough, calmly slotting home to put Rivers Angels ahead.
That goal marked her sixth of the campaign for the Port Harcourt-based side.
Referee drama and a late security scare
Thirteen minutes later, Chisom Nwachukwu found the net, seemingly doubling the lead for the visitors. However, to the shock of the team, the referee controversially ruled the goal out.
The match took an unexpected turn when play was temporarily halted after objects were thrown onto the pitch, causing a brief security scare.
However, after a six-minute delay, the game resumed, and Ibom Angels pushed hard for an equaliser.
Despite the pressure, the Jewels of Rivers held their ground to secure a vital 1-0 win, extending their unbeaten run to nine matches—seven wins and two draws.
The victory keeps them level on 23 points with Group B leaders Bayelsa Queens, maintaining their strong push for a Super Six spot.
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