USM Alger, the defending champions, secured their spot in the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Rivers United 2-0 in a thrilling encounter. The Algerian side overturned their first-leg deficit with an impressive display on home soil.
Rivers United faced a formidable challenge in Algeria, where the passionate supporters of USM Alger created an intimidating atmosphere for the visitors.
Despite their best efforts, Rivers United struggled to assert themselves against a determined Algerian outfit.
The first half saw USM Alger dominate proceedings, with the majority of possession and attacking opportunities falling to the home side.
It was Malian striker Amadou Dante who broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, giving USM Alger a crucial lead with a well-taken goal.
The second half continued in a similar vein, with USM Alger relentlessly pushing forward in search of more goals.
Their persistence paid off in the 76th minute when Amadou Dante struck again, doubling his tally for the night and extending USM Alger’s lead to 2-0.
Despite Rivers United’s efforts to mount a comeback, they were unable to breach USM Alger’s defense, and the match ended with the Algerian side emerging victorious.
With the 2-0 win on the night, USM Alger secured their passage to the semifinals of the Confederation Cup.
The victory was a testament to USM Alger’s resilience and determination, as they bounced back from their first-leg defeat to Rivers United in Nigeria.
With their eyes set on retaining their title, USM Alger will be eager to continue their impressive form as they progress to the latter stages of the competition.
