Sporting Lagos defeated Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 13 rescheduled fixture at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
A goal from Clement Naantaum early in the second half was enough to give the Tech Boys all points and end a 7-match winless streak.
In a tie dominated by the hosts, a shot by Paschal after a fine play by Jonathan was saved by Rivers United goalkeeper in the 23rd minute.
The momentum continued for the Noisy Lagosians as it was Clement who came close to scoring, but his attempt was parried away by the goalkeeper after the half hour mark.
The score line remained goalless after 45 minutes of play in spite of the dominating play of Sporting.
They continued their surge in the second phase and it was just a matter of time for the deadlock to be broken after 7 minutes.
Clement stole the ball from a Rivers United player, drove toward the byline to find the perfect finish and give his side the lead.
The home side continued to control proceedings, but couldn't increase the tally as they secured a vital win to wrap up the first half of the season with a win that takes them to 15th position on the log.
Uche Dozie