Oldham Athletic 1:3 Bolton Wanderers — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Rúben Rodrigues scored twice in the first half as Bolton Wanderers beat Oldham Athletic 3-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up a July 25th meeting with Everton. The match, played behind closed doors, was a thoroughly one-sided affair that saw the League One side dominate their National League opponents from the first whistle.

The game was effectively over inside 23 minutes when Rodrigues, playing as a midfielder, scored twice in quick succession, first in the 12th minute and again in the 23rd, both without an assist. Oldham briefly threatened a comeback when Calum Kavanagh pulled one back in the 82nd minute, but any hopes of a revival were extinguished just four minutes later when John McAtee restored Bolton's two-goal cushion.

Despite the scoreline being tight for long periods, the statistics show a balanced affair with both sides sharing 50% possession, though Bolton won twice as many corners (4 to 2). Rúben Rodrigues was the standout player with a rating of 8.71 out of ten and his two goals from midfield. CheckLive's model rated Oldham marginally ahead but got the result wrong. Bolton now face Everton on July 25th.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Oldham Athletic vs Bolton Wanderers?

Oldham Athletic 1-3 Bolton Wanderers (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Rúben Rodrigues (12') for Bolton Wanderers; Rúben Rodrigues (23') for Bolton Wanderers; Calum Kavanagh (82') for Oldham Athletic; John McAtee (86') for Bolton Wanderers.

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