Abbott's goal enough for Latics

06 February 2010 19:30
The former Huddersfield striker struck just before half-time at Prenton Park on Saturday to secure three precious points for the Latics and keep Rovers in the bottom four.[LNB]Jason Price spurned an early chance for the visitors before Aaron Cresswell missed an early opportunity for the home side.[LNB]Latics midfielder Dean Furman saw a deflected shot well saved by Luke Daniels before Rovers striker Ian Thomas-Moore fired just wide.[LNB]But the clinical Abbott was on hand to head Oldham in front after an inviting cross from Dale Stephens in the 41st minute.[LNB]Paul McLaren blazed over and Cresswell missed the target with a free-kick before Latics keeper Dean Brill made two fine saves late on to deny the home side.[LNB][LNB]

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