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Cambridge United Dominates Oldham at Boundary Park
Oldham suffered a heavy home defeat against Cambridge United in a match played at Boundary Park, corresponding to matchday 30 of League Two. The game, officiated by R. Ricardo, clearly tilted in favor of the visitors in the second half.
Although possession was fairly even (49% for Oldham and 51% for Cambridge United), Cambridge’s effectiveness in front of the rival goal made the difference. The first goal came in the 55th minute through a penalty converted by B. Knight. Just five minutes later, L. Appere extended the lead with a goal, assisted by J. Brophy. Oldham’s bleak afternoon was confirmed in the 67th minute, when L. Appere scored again, this time assisted by B. Knight, sealing the final score of 0-3.
Oldham showed a lack of precision in attack, with only one shot on target out of five attempts. The game was characterized by numerous fouls, 13 committed by Oldham and 14 by Cambridge United, who also saw two yellow cards each. Oldham also received yellow cards for K. Drummond and J. Quigley, indicating a game full of tension.
Substitutions oldham: at minute 35 J. Garner came in and J. Quigley went out., at minute 46 T. Pett came in and L. Hannant went out., at minute 63 K. Drummond came in and K. Taylor went out., at minute 63 J. Stevens came in and F. Jalo went out., at minute 64 J. Quigley came in and M. Fondop-Talum went out.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 72 B. Knight came in and S. Kaikai went out., at minute 72 J. Brophy came in and B. Purrington went out., at minute 72 L. Appere came in and S. Lavery went out., at minute 81 S. McLoughlin came in and G. Hoddle went out., at minute 84 D. Ball came in and E. Nevitt went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oldham
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