Wikki Tourists dispatch 'Pride of Rivers' in Port Harcourt

Saidu Abdullahi and Hassan Musa first half goals secure maximum point for Wikki Tourists as they upset the host in the Nigeria Professional Football League decided in Port Harcourt

The Pride of Rivers suffer their first defeat of the season on Match Day 12 losing 1-2 to Wikki Tourist of Bauchi.

At the blast of whistle, both side trail tackles in a formidable fashion knowing fully well that any defeat would be their undoing.

However, Rivers United could not believe their eyes as Wikki Tourist drew the first blood in the 17th minutes through Saidu Abdullahi effort finds his way into back of the net to hand the visitors an early lead.

Momentum of the game change from bad to worst for the 'Pride of Rivers' with the visitors mounting more pressure to extend their lead in the first half.

The euphoria of Rivers United faithful was however dash with Hassan Musa scoring the second goal to make it 0-2 in favour of the visiting Wikki Tourists.

Meanwhile, a life line in the 38th minute was produce as Ossy Martins goal bringing the score to 1-2 lighting the atmosphere of the stadium in a fascinating fashion.

The Second half resume with the away team practically dictating proceedings in the midfield, showing high tense of grit with Rivers United looking disgruntled in front of their home fans.

Pushing for an equalizer from the host, there were calls for a penalty by the Rivers United players after Ossy Martins was hack down by Wikki Tourists keeper, but the referee had a good view of the whole action and called for a goal kick after judging that no foul play was made.

At the end of the game, Speaking to www.kelvianomedia.blogspot.com.ng the coach of Wikki Tourists Aliyu Zubairu said, "We knew that Rivers United are a good side judging from the last game with us and we came prepared. We trained so hard to get the first goal and that's what we did today.

Meanwhile, the coach of Rivers United Stanley Eguma couldn't hide his frustration as his team lost. He also alleged that fatigue played a role in their defeat.

Rivers United now slip to the relegation waters, 9th on the log amassing 13 points from 11 games while Wikki Tourists moved up to 5th position on the log with 15th points from possible 11 games.