WOLVES U21S BEAT OLDHAM ON PENALTIES IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE CUP
LOUIE LEFEVRE BRINGS YOU ALL THE DETAILS OF WOLVES U21S MATCH WITH OLDHAM IN THE NATIONAL LEAGUE CUP
Oldham Athletic 2-(p)2 Wolves U21 – Boundary Park, Wednesday 6th November (NL Cup)
Oldham XI: Moloney, Clucas (45), Doro, Sutton, Kay, Gardner, Hammond, Uchegbulam, Khan, Garner (45), Stones (45)
Subs: Norman, Moore (45), Holden, Ndienguila, Teixeira, Muhammed (45), Dielunvuidi (45)
Wolves XI: Benjamin, Okoduwa, Ojinnaka, Mabete, Hubner (45), Sutherland, Griffiths (62), Whittingham (72), Cundle (62), Edozie (72), Holman
Subs: Amos, Voice (45), Bradbury (62), Ashworth (62), Lopes (72), Farmer (72), Angel
Wolves came into this game needing a boost after a heavy defeat to Liverpool U21s in their last match. Oldham progressed to the next round of the FA Cup last weekend, but they were likely keeping an eye on their upcoming match against Barnet, a crucial game for both sides in the promotion race. Oldham named a bench filled with academy talent to complement their ten changes from the cup tie, while Wolves welcomed back Justin Hubner.
Wolves started stronger, applying early pressure with a series of corners. Fil Mabete, wearing the captain’s armband, tried to lead by example but failed to keep his shot down after the ball fell to him in the area. Shortly after, Edozie found Mabete again from another corner, but his header hit the post and bounced out.
Scott Moloney and Fletcher Holman exchanged chances at Boundary Park, with the Oldham keeper denying Holman twice with close-range saves. Harvey Griffiths also had a golden chance but shot over the bar. Josh Stones, who had just rejoined Oldham on loan from Wigan a day earlier, marked his return with a goal. A mistake from Lewys Benjamin in goal allowed Joe Garner to seize on a loose touch, with Stones rolling the ball into an empty net.
