Dreams FC and Rivers United delivered a thrilling encounter that lived up to the pre-match excitement in a TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Match Day 2 fixture on Sunday
The Ghana Premier League club, eager to bounce back from a recent 2-0 defeat to Club Africain, faced pressure to secure a positive result to keep their campaign alive.
Meanwhile, Rivers United entered the match with confidence after a convincing 3-0 victory over Academica do Lobito in their opening Group C fixture.
The hosts, Dreams FC, executed a well-devised game plan, seizing control early on. The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when John Antwi found the back of the net, providing Dreams with a crucial lead.
Despite the pressure from the high-flying Rivers United, Dreams FC maintained composure.
In the 74th minute, Abdul Issah extended Dreams FC’s lead with a well-timed strike, adding to the visitors’ challenges.
Although Rivers United managed a late consolation goal in the dying moments, courtesy of Alex Oyowah, it wasn’t enough to alter the course of the match.
