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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has attributed his team\u2019s goalless draw against Katsina United to harsh weather condition<\/p>\n

Finidi believes his team deserved more from the game.<\/p>\n

He, however, acknowledged that the clash against Katsina United at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina was difficult.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a good game, despite the very hot weather. If you look at the first half, we deserved to score at least two goals,\u201d Finidi told Rivers United media.<\/p>\n

\u201cThough we didn\u2019t take our chances, and in the second half, they pushed hard, but we still had one moment \u2013 Kabir\u2019s shot, which could have resulted in a goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was more pressure on us but we contained them, having one chance to score in the second half that didn\u2019t materialize. Considering both halves, I\u2019d say we deserved to win, but football being what it is, especially in an away match, I think one point is well-deserved.<\/p>\n

\u201cI won\u2019t ask for more, although I wanted the three points. This is a difficult place to come and earn a point, so we\u2019re happy with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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