Match Report
| Leyton Orient | Leyton Orient |  |  | Crewe Alexandra | Crewe Alexandra | ||||||||||||||||
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| Harry Lumsdon | H. Lumsdon |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Marinus Houtman | M. Houtman | |||||||||
| Damien Hulme | D. Hulme | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 78 |  | Lars Götz | L. Götz | ||||||||
| Gerhard Eberle | G. Eberle | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Tomas Maini | T. Maini | |||||||||
| Brian Palmer | B. Palmer | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | Jody Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Kemal Lowe | K. Lowe | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Brian Minto | B. Minto | |||||||||
| Carlton Merson | C. Merson | | 62 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Seth Benali | S. Benali | |||||||||
| Malcolm Grimandi | M. Grimandi | | 55 | M | | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Dion Tiler | D. Tiler | ||||||||
| Dean Newton | D. Newton | | 71 | A | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Miguel Pichichi | M. Pichichi | |||||||||
| Stuart Joseph | S. Joseph | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | |||||||||
| Allan Agathe | A. Agathe |  | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Chris Laver | C. Laver | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Jeffers | N. Jeffers | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Gabriel Cruz | G. Cruz | |||||||||
| Lee Taylor | L. Taylor | | 64 | G | | 12 | | A | 62 | | Malcolm Charlton | M. Charlton | |||||||||
| Matt Lawrence | M. Lawrence | | 57 | G | | 13 | | M | 57 | | Darius Benali | D. Benali | |||||||||
| Cristiano Postiga | C. Postiga |  | 54 | G | | 14 | | A | 55 | | Leon Kuzorra | L. Kuzorra | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 9,280 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
0-0Gerhard Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi makes a simple pass to Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Marinus Houtman!
6.50
0-0Carlton Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Newton but he's offside!
8.58
Dion Tiler hits a low pass to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
9.18
0-0Malcolm Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.59
Seth Benali advances with the ball. Seth Benali knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Helmer. With a superhuman jump, Kai Helmer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Harry Lumsdon easily picks it out of the air!
15.41
Jody Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seth Benali. With great vision, Seth Benali plays the ball forward to Chris Laver. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.20
Jody Westwood threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pichichi. Miguel Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Laver. Chris Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
18.45
Carlton Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe makes a probing pass to Dean Newton but he's offside!
22.39
Tomas Maini flicks a high ball forward to Dion Tiler who takes it down. Dion Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.12
Brian Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi laces a through ball forward to Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph rushes past Tomas Maini! Stuart Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Marinus Houtman!
27.03
Carlton Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.57
Jody Westwood chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Harry Lumsdon comfortably smothers it!
34.49
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Kai Helmer collects the pass. Kai Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Cruz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kai Helmer cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
38.03
With some swift thinking, Jody Westwood plays the ball forward to Dion Tiler. Dion Tiler makes a simple pass to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.33
0-0Malcolm Grimandi barges into Miguel Pichichi. Malcolm Grimandi is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Pichichi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Kemal Lowe threads the ball through to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Joseph who brings the ball under control. Stuart Joseph shoots from outside the area. Marinus Houtman gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leyton Orient appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient get the second half underway!
47.04
Malcolm Grimandi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Malcolm Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leyton Orient are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
49.09
Damien Hulme knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers cuts inside the box! Nwankwo Jeffers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.31
0-0Gabriel Cruz catches Brian Palmer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Palmer runs off the knock.
54.32
Gerhard Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm Grimandi who brings the ball under control. Malcolm Grimandi advances with the ball. Malcolm Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.09
Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Joseph who brings the ball under control. Stuart Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Allan Agathe. With a superhuman jump, Allan Agathe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
59.32
0-0Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Joseph who brings the ball under control. Stuart Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Götz.
61.41
1-0Damien Hulme sees Malcolm Grimandi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm Grimandi sees Nwankwo Jeffers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Jeffers makes a probing pass between the defence to Dean Newton. Dean Newton takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.41
Jody Westwood sees space and advances. Jody Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Laver finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
66.17
Brian Palmer hacks Gabriel Cruz from behind! The referee calls over Brian Palmer and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Cruz runs off the knock.
72.33
Carlton Merson catches Seth Benali on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlton Merson and shows him a yellow card! Seth Benali grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.35
Seth Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kai Helmer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.55
Miguel Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Chris Laver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.24
Malcolm Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.06
1-0Carlton Merson comes in with a very late challenge on Miguel Pichichi. Carlton Merson is shown the red card!! Miguel Pichichi runs off the knock.
83.24
Seth Benali flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cruz collects the pass. Gabriel Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Harry Lumsdon is on top of it.
87.30
With vision, Dion Tiler plays the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz shoots from 20 yards. Harry Lumsdon gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
90.00
Seth Benali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Laver. Chris Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Harry Lumsdon!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
7
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
27.6%
42.9%
29.5%
Scorers
| Dean Newton 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harry Lumsdon of Leyton Orient |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Lumsdon (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damien Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerhard Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Palmer (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Kemal Lowe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlton Merson (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Malcolm Grimandi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Dean Newton (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Stuart Joseph (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Allan Agathe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nwankwo Jeffers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Lee Taylor (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Lawrence (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marinus Houtman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lars Götz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Maini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jody Westwood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Brian Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seth Benali (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dion Tiler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kai Helmer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Chris Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Cruz (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Malcolm Charlton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darius Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leon Kuzorra (ATT) | 0 | |