Despite the host creating the greater number of chances – and hitting the post – Rivers United had to settle for a point away to Bendel Insurance in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 9 fixture decided inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
Alex Oweilayefa struck the upright, and Samson Obi had a good header miss target narrowly in the first half.
Wasiu Falolu came closest to scoring for Rivers United in the second half when his long-ranged shot went just over the bar, but the Pride of Rivers couldn’t break down the home defence.
So, it finished goalless while Rivers United closed up the gap to 5 points behind the top of the table, Nasarawa United.
FACTS AND STATS
Osagie Onisodumeya has now kept 8 clean sheets this season.
Rivers United has conceded just one in their 4 away matches so far this season.
Bendel Insurance remains winless in their last 7 matches (D4, L3).
The last 3 meetings have ended in a draw.
Rivers United will travel to face Kun Kalifat FC in Owerri on Matchday 12.
