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Bristol Rovers vs Oldham Athletic. Sky Bet League One.

The Memorial StadiumAttendance5,379.

Bristol Rovers 1

  • R Howe (73rd minute)

Oldham Athletic 0

    Howe gives Pirates a boost

    Image: Howe: Hero of the day

    Rene Howe's first goal for Bristol Rovers gave League One's basement club a 1-0 home win over Oldham on Saturday.

    The striker, on loan from Peterborough, netted from close range from Will Hoskins' curling ball into the box after 73 minutes of Saturday's Memorial Stadium meeting. The Latics had their chances and hit the post twice through Oumare Tounkara and Sam Mantom on 65 minutes. Filipe Morais looked certain to score from the rebound when Mantom's free-kick came back off the woodwork, but somehow blazed over from six yards. It was the moment of good fortune Rovers needed to record only their second win in 19 league games. But they showed great spirit throughout and edged a close game. Oldham goalkeeper Ben Amos made a fine save from Gavin Williams 10 minutes from time before Rovers survived a nervy finish to clinch the points.

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