Owls shoot down Latics
High-flying Sheffield Wednesday recorded their third straight league victory with a 2-0 win at Oldham.
Wednesday had to survive some first-half pressure but they never looked back after David Prutton's high-class opening goal.
Oldham went close through Dean Furman's early drive and they should have gone in front when Shefki Kuqi headed a good chance over the bar.
Wednesday's Ben Marshall floated a free-kick just off target, but Oldham threatened again as Robbie Simpson forced Stephen Bywater to save well.
Bywater denied Simpson for the second time after 43 minutes, deflecting a low shot wide with his legs.
Owls sub Ryan Lowe's effort was kept out by Oldham keeper Alex Cisak, but Gary Megson's side went ahead after 62 minutes when a long throw caused mayhem and Prutton turned superbly before slamming home from 10 yards.
Victory was secured in controversial style eight minutes from time, with Wednesday given a penalty for Simpson's tame challenge on Sanchez Watt.
Lowe coolly sent Cisak the wrong way from the spot and Oldham could find nothing in response.
Oldham 0-2 Sheff Wed: Match Report - view commentary, squad, and statictics of the game as it happened.
Source: DSG
