Crewe Alexandra drew 1-1 with Oldham Athletic on Saturday afternoon in a match that shifted sharply in the second half after a quiet opening period.
Oldham took control of the contest before the break. Kane Drummond gave them the lead on 29 minutes, and Reece Hutchinson added a second four minutes later to put the visitors firmly in charge. Crewe offered little in response and went into half-time two goals down.
The restart changed everything. Jack Powell and Calum Kavanagh both scored within moments of the second half beginning, and a third goal from Reece Hutchinson completed a remarkable turnaround that left Crewe chasing the game again. Oldham had scored twice before the hour, Powell and Hutchinson's efforts coming in quick succession to restore their advantage and then extend it further.
Josh Hawkes pulled one back for Crewe on 60 minutes, reducing the deficit to 4-2. The match grew scrappy in the final quarter. Adrien Thibaut, Alfie Pond and Jake Leake were all involved in further incidents around the 74th and 75th minutes. Max Sanders added another goal on 83 minutes before Omar Bogle and Matus Holicek both struck in injury time, the latter scoring twice to leave the final score at 1-1.
The scoreline, however, felt less reliable than the events warranted. Oldham dominated large stretches but could not hold what they built.
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