Rickie Lambert's spectacular 11th goal of the season helped Bristol Rovers see off high-flying visitors Oldham.

The striker let fly from 35 yards with his right foot to open the scoring with a superb effort after 15 minutes.

Chris Lines doubled the advantage with a far-post volley after Stuart Campbell's corner was flicked on.

The Latics' best effort came courtesy of a second-half header from Lee Hughes - which brought a fine save from Rovers goalkeeper Steve Phillips.

Booked: Pipe.

Goals: Lambert 16, Lines 35.

Oldham: Crossley, Lomax (Davies 81), Hazell, Gregan, Jones, Taylor, Smalley, Allott, Whitaker, Hughes, Ormerod (Alessandra 66).
Subs Not Used: Fleming, Eardley, Maher.

Booked: Allott, Lomax, Gregan.

Att: 6,379

Ref: Fred Graham (Essex).

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