I have been looking forward to this game since the draw. Another away game in the south. Not as nearby as the last round in Maidstone, but in London.
Usually when you are drawn against a team 59 places above in the pyramid you think the worst.
But on NYD our other team, Arsenal, hammered them 4-1. So we thought there could be an upset.
Fulham are 19th out of 20 in the Premier League and as a result they must see that as more important than a cup run. So they played a weakened team.
With 8 minutes to go before kick off the Oldham fans, numbering about 3800, were in full voice. The home fans seemed somewhat sluggish arriving in their seats.
Although Fulham where the better team they didn't bother Iversen in the Latics goal at all in the first half. Latics had a few half chances and with more composure may have taken one.
The second half started pretty much the same but the home side were more clinical and dangerous. A little mix up and Odoi scored. 😨
The Fulham fans woke up!
"You only sing when you are winning"
Oldham began to struggle a little but despite the pressure Fulham didn't really look like scoring again.
A change was made and Sturridge came on. Instantly more impact. Chasing down and winning the ball in the areas where they had been second best.
From a corner there was a spot of wrestling and referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the penalty spot. Sturridge stepped up. 💥💥💥
1-1.
Fully energised after the goal and it looked like an upset was on the cards and then disaster. Another penalty. It looked soft but apparently VAR said foul.
Fulham brought on Mitrovic. He usually scores penalties. Boom. Iverson dives left and pushes the ball away. Big hand to get the ball well away to the corner flag. Tbe Latics fans went wild.
Oldham reborn. A cross from the left on 88 mins and Callum Lang rose the head 2-1.
The crowd went wild again. Well. Our end. Home fans started to leave.
And finally the whistle.
A famous away win.
A couple of videos I took.
https://youtu.be/kYATa0u87qw
https://youtu.be/vLHXwX8W5ME
https://youtu.be/PRQCj7foytc
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