News in English:
Oldham Secures Victory Over Tranmere in Thrilling Match at Boundary Park Despite Red Card
Oldham, England – In a game full of emotions and twists, Oldham Athletic managed to overcome Tranmere Rovers at their home ground, Boundary Park, in a match corresponding to matchday 21 of League Two. Despite having only 37% of ball possession, the home team managed to capitalize on their opportunities to secure a victory.
The first goal of the match came in the 31st minute, scored by M. Mellon, who received a precise assist from J. Caprice to put Oldham ahead. Tranmere responded near the end of the first half, in the 41st minute, with a goal from C. Whitaker, leveling the score before halftime.
The second half began with a frantic pace. Just two minutes after the restart, M. Mellon once again pierced the rival’s goal, restoring Oldham’s lead. Mellon’s inspired afternoon was confirmed in the 61st minute when he completed his hat-trick, extending the lead for the home side. However, Oldham’s joy was tarnished by the expulsion of M. Fondop-Talum in the 68th minute, after receiving a red card.
Despite playing with one man less for a large part of the second half, Oldham withstood the onslaught of Tranmere, who dominated possession with 63%. The match ended with a total of 17 shots for Oldham (7 on target and 5 off target) and 16 for Tranmere (4 on target and 7 off target). Oldham committed more fouls (6 against 5) and received more cautions (3 yellow cards and 1 red card) compared to Tranmere (1 yellow card and 0 red cards). In the end, Oldham managed to manage their lead and take all three points in a very hard-fought match.
Substitutions oldham: at minute 29 J. Stevens came in and J. Caprice went out., at minute 46 J. Leake came in and J. Robson went out., at minute 60 J. Garner came in and M. Fondop-Talum went out., at minute 84 M. Mellon came in and K. Drummond went out.
Substitutions tranmere: at minute 46 J. Turnbull came in and P. Brough went out., at minute 65 B. Blacker came in and S. Finley went out., at minute 65 J. Ironside came in and J. Davison went out., at minute 65 K. Dennis came in and C. Jennings went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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