Bayelsa United defeated Rivers United 2-1 in an exhilarating South South derby on the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Monday morning.
The sport was postponed to Monday following heavy downpour on the venue on Sunday.
It was Rivers United’s first defeat within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL, this season.
Shuaibu Garba gave Bayelsa United the lead two minutes earlier than the half hour mark.
The guests doubled their benefit by way of Chinedu Emmanuel 19 minutes from time.
Stephan Manyo lowered the deficit for Rivers United deep into stoppage time.
