In this National League encounter, Oldham Athletic narrowly edged out Rochdale with a 1-0 victory, thanks to an early goal. The decisive moment came just over 16 minutes into the match, putting Rochdale on the back foot from the onset. Oldham's ability to convert their early chance was crucial, as both teams struggled to break through their opponent's defense for the remainder of the game.

Rochdale, despite not finding the back of the net, applied consistent pressure, as evidenced by their seven corner kicks compared to Oldham's two. This statistical edge suggested a level of dominance in territorial play, which they failed to capitalize on. Oldham, although less frequent in attacking set-pieces, demonstrated efficiency and resolute defending, which played a significant role in maintaining their slim margin.

Oldham's persistent offside traps led to six offsides against them, illustrating their aggressive forward play which contrasted with Rochdale's more cautious approach, as they were caught offside only once. On the discipline front, with Oldham committing more fouls (15 compared to Rochdale’s 12) and picking up the sole yellow card of the match, their strategy included disrupting Rochdale’s rhythm. Ultimately, Oldham's disciplined defense and strategic first-half goal paved their way to a vital away win.

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