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Oldham Stuns Cambridge United on Home Turf
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire – In a match held at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, Oldham Athletic secured a valuable victory against Cambridge United in the seventh round of League Two. Despite Cambridge United’s territorial dominance, holding 64% of the possession, Oldham proved to be more effective in front of goal.
The game was decided in the first half with a goal by M. Mellon in the 21st minute, assisted by J. Robson. This early goal destabilized Cambridge, who, although attempting to react with 13 shots, only managed to direct two of them on target. Oldham’s defense proved solid, resisting the home side’s pressure and limiting Cambridge’s scoring opportunities.
Cambridge United accumulated 10 corner kicks, but failed to convert them into clear chances. Oldham’s tactical discipline, contrasted with the aggression reflected in two yellow cards (M. Hudson and J. Caprice), was fundamental in maintaining the lead. Cambridge United, for their part, also received three cautions (B. Purrington, S. Lavery, and E. Kachunga) in a match that became tense in the final minutes.
Ultimately, the score remained unchanged, giving Oldham a well-deserved victory for their defensive solidity and offensive efficiency, despite Cambridge United’s insistence, which failed to materialize their possession superiority. The match ended with a score of 0-1 in favor of Oldham.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 46 B. Knight came in and K. Kouassi went out., at minute 69 L. Bennett came in and A. Mayor went out., at minute 69 J. Brophy came in and E. Kachunga went out., at minute 69 L. Appere came in and S. Lavery went out.
Substitutions oldham: at minute 57 M. Mellon came in and K. Drummond went out., at minute 72 W. Sutton came in and J. Caprice went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cambridge United
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