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Hard-Fought Draw at Boundary Park: Oldham and Colchester Share the Spoils
Oldham and Colchester United played to a draw in a closely contested match at Boundary Park, leaving fans with mixed feelings. Colchester took an early lead in the 8th minute thanks to a goal by J. Tucker, assisted by O. Thorn. However, Oldham responded in the first half with a goal by J. Hawkes in the 36th minute, after a pass from J. Robson, leveling the score before halftime.
The match, corresponding to the second round of League Two, was marked by intensity and physical play. Colchester’s M. Macey received a yellow card in the 34th minute, while Oldham’s T. Conlon was cautioned in the 89th minute.
Despite Oldham dominating possession with 51% and taking a total of 20 shots (3 on target and 7 off target), they failed to convert their superiority into a lead. Colchester, with 49% possession, generated 7 shots (3 on target and 3 off target). Both teams showed aggression, committing 19 fouls Oldham and 11 Colchester. The match ended in a draw that reflects the parity observed on the field.
Substitutions oldham: at minute 46 R. Woods came in and L. Hannant went out., at minute 52 K. Morris came in and M. Fondop-Talum went out., at minute 84 K. Drummond came in and K. Harratt went out.
Substitutions colchester: at minute 64 J. Williams came in and S. Tovide went out., at minute 65 O. Thorn came in and K. Vincent-Young went out., at minute 66 B. Perry came in and A. Read went out., at minute 76 K. Lisbie came in and A. Akande went out., at minute 77 H. Anderson came in and J. Payne went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oldham
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