Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has blamed the playing turf of the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt-court for his team’s defeat to Rivers United.

The Peace Boys suffered a 2-0 defeat to Rivers United in their opening game of the new season.

Abdulrasheed Dabai and Wasiu Falolu got the goals for the home team.

Ogunbote also expressed displeasure with his team’s performance especially in the first half.

“The first half we didn’t get the game right but the corrections were made in the second half,” Ogunbote reacted to the club’s media.

“We were able to play like a more balanced side in the second half but unfortunately the field didn’t allow it.

“Our reaction was a little slow and poor. The game is gone we will take positives from it in the next game.”