Match Report
| Leyton Orient | Leyton Orient |  |  | Brentford | Brentford | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ronnie Greening | R. Greening |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Ledley Keegan | L. Keegan | |||||||||
| Gilles Thomson | G. Thomson | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 54 | | Clive Shields | C. Shields | |||||||||
| Craig Forbes | C. Forbes | | 55 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 45 | | Alfred Mason | A. Mason | ||||||||
| Patrick Smith | P. Smith | | 48 | D | | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Clive Butt | C. Butt | ||||||||
| Leon Thomson | L. Thomson | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Henry Merson | H. Merson | |||||||||
| Liam Thirlwell | L. Thirlwell | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 |  | Tarik Dogon | T. Dogon | |||||||||
| Del Best | D. Best | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | James Evans | J. Evans | |||||||||
| Ralph Forbes | R. Forbes | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | Nicky Upson | N. Upson | |||||||||
| Mark Beagrie | M. Beagrie | | 38 | M | | 9 | | A | 47 | | Edward Collymore | E. Collymore | |||||||||
| Niccolo Parker | N. Parker | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Mick Hendrie | M. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Jody Cutler | J. Cutler | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Brendan Cope | B. Cope | |||||||||
| Brian Lloyd | B. Lloyd | | 46 | A | | 12 | | M | 38 | | Ruel Grimandi | R. Grimandi | |||||||||
| Carlton Robson | C. Robson | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 37 | | Jermaine Christie | J. Christie | |||||||||
| Stanley Jacobs | S. Jacobs | | 45 | D | | 14 | | D | 36 | | Danny Pearson | D. Pearson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Brentford. A crowd of 2,750 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Hall.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Hall.
0.00
0-0Brentford kick off and get the match underway!
2.24
0-0Mick Hendrie plays the ball forward to Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.50
0-0James Evans makes a simple pass to Henry Merson. Henry Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.18
0-0Tarik Dogon makes an attacking run forward. Tarik Dogon puts a great ball through. Mick Hendrie runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.29
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.18
Ralph Forbes hits a low pass to Liam Thirlwell. Liam Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.09
0-0Craig Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Mark Beagrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Beagrie flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Forbes plays a one-two with Jody Cutler and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ralph Forbes provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Ledley Keegan. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leyton Orient appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leyton Orient players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Leyton Orient kick off the second half!
47.19
0-0Liam Thirlwell hacks Nicky Upson from behind! Liam Thirlwell is warned by the referee! Nicky Upson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.47
Clive Butt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Clive Butt knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Cope. Brendan Cope beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
51.12
James Evans flicks a high ball forward to Edward Collymore who takes it down. Edward Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.27
Del Best comes back to take the throw-in. Liam Thirlwell makes an attacking run forward. Liam Thirlwell plays a one-two with Niccolo Parker and rushes in on goal... Liam Thirlwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ledley Keegan gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
57.55
Del Best sees a break and surges forward. Del Best plays a one-two with Jody Cutler and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Del Best provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
61.57
Tarik Dogon makes a simple pass to Mick Hendrie. Mick Hendrie advances inside the box! Mick Hendrie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
67.26
1-0Del Best passes the ball forward to Jody Cutler. Jody Cutler rushes past Clive Shields! Some silky footwork from Jody Cutler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.38
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.56
1-0Edward Collymore clumsily knocks into Leon Thomson. The referee calls over Edward Collymore and warns him to calm down! Leon Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.01
Tarik Dogon sees Mick Hendrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Hendrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Collymore but he's offside!
77.22
1-0Brentford have made a substitution with Danny Pearson replacing Brendan Cope .
83.22
Nicky Upson makes a probing pass to James Evans. James Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Greening who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
31.8%
48.5%
19.7%
Scorers
| Jody Cutler 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jody Cutler of Leyton Orient |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ronnie Greening (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gilles Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Patrick Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Thirlwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Del Best (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ralph Forbes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mark Beagrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Niccolo Parker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jody Cutler (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Brian Lloyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlton Robson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stanley Jacobs (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ledley Keegan (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Clive Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfred Mason (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clive Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Henry Merson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tarik Dogon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | James Evans (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicky Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edward Collymore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mick Hendrie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brendan Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruel Grimandi (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Christie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |