Late surge ends Rivers United hopes
CAF Champions League: Pyramids qualify early after routing Rivers United
Pyramids FC certified for CAF Champions League quarter-finals after 4-1 away win over Rivers United in Group A.
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Sturdy away show seals high spot
Pyramids FC confirmed their place in CAF Champions League quarter-finals after convincing 4-1 victory over Rivers United on Sunday.
The match performed at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo as a part of matchday 5 of the group stage.
With this consequence, Pyramids secured high spot in Group A, whatever the remaining spherical.
Comeback after early setback
Rivers United opened the scoring in 32 minute by Stephen Manyo who struck from direct free-kick outdoors the penalty space.
Pyramids struggled in first half however confirmed a lot stronger response after the break.
Within the 52 minute, Mostafa Fathi equalised for the Egyptian aspect after good help from Mostafa Ziko bringing Pyramids again into the match.
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The turning level got here late on as Pyramids made higher use of their squad depth and health.
Late targets full dominant win
Substitutions performed a key within the remaining levels. Within the 88 minute, Odeh Fakhouri scored his first purpose for Pyramids giving his workforce the lead.
Simply three minute later, Nasser Maher added the fourth purpose in minute 91 ending off dominant efficiency and sealing a giant away win.
Group A standings confirmed
With one match remaining, Pyramids have closed the qualification race and can’t be caught on the high of the group.
Group A standings after Matchday 5: