Black brace sends Crystal Palace into fifth round

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Trevor Francis’ First Division side’s passage was achieved with perspiration rather than inspiration after Danny Granville was red-carded for a two-footed lunge in first-half stoppage time.

Oldham dominated both in terms of possession in the early stages, with veteran Eyres prominent. Switching flanks, he popped upon the right to cut inside and shoot straight at Alex Kolinko from 20 yards.