Doma United secured a 2-1 victory over visiting Bayelsa United on Sunday to take a big step towards a top three finish in the Nigeria Premier Football League group B table.
Two goals early in the second half had the Tigers on their way to a hard-fought win, as Charles Chibuke chipped in a beauty to send the Pantami crowd into a rapturous celebration in the 53rd minutes of the game.
Bayelsa United pressed for a way back into the contest, but the home side were in clinical mood and Hillary tap home a second in the 68th minutes for his first goal of the season.
Bayelsa United pulled one back after Fabby Clark toed in to score a consolation for the visitors. They pushed for an equalizer but United’s defense was strong enough to hold it to the final minutes.