Match Report
| Luton Town | Luton Town |  |  | Leyton Orient | Leyton Orient | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | ||||||||||||||||||
| Massimiliano Malafronte | M. Malafronte |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Antonio Farinos | A. Farinos | |||||||||
| Mike Galli | M. Galli |  | 65 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 34 | | Simon Stone | S. Stone | ||||||||
| Frank Delaney | F. Delaney | | 55 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Graeme Forbes | G. Forbes | |||||||||
| Norman Ince | N. Ince | | 54 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Ledley Fenton | L. Fenton | |||||||||
| Tiago Andrade | T. Andrade |  | 49 | D | | 5 | | | M | 43 | | Anthony Craddock | A. Craddock | ||||||||
| Eoin Atherton | E. Atherton | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Des Scholes | D. Scholes | |||||||||
| Adam Mcgreal | A. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 34 |  | Mark Gargo | M. Gargo | |||||||||
| Max Burbage | M. Burbage | | 47 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Billy Chadwick | B. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Sebastian Metzger | S. Metzger |  | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 35 | | Samir Breyer | S. Breyer | |||||||||
| Francis Barrett | F. Barrett | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 |  | Francois Senoussi | F. Senoussi | |||||||||
| Lee Keane | L. Keane | | 37 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Thierry Cole | T. Cole | |||||||||
| Paul Coppinger | P. Coppinger | | 52 | G | | 12 | | A | 36 |  | Joe Nelisse | J. Nelisse | |||||||||
| Demetrio Pavan | D. Pavan | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 43 | | Lee Cutler | L. Cutler | |||||||||
| Tony Gascoigne | T. Gascoigne | | 47 | D | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Alexander Zimmermann | A. Zimmermann | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 4,931 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Heskey.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Luton Town kicking off!
2.30
0-0Des Scholes clumsily knocks into Max Burbage. The referee calls over Des Scholes and shows him a yellow card! Max Burbage runs off the knock.
3.10
0-0Des Scholes passes the ball forward to Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.10
0-0Adam Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Lee Keane. Lee Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger beats his man to it with a header. Antonio Farinos picks it out of the air!
9.23
Tiago Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Max Burbage holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Burbage threads a neat ball through to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.28
0-0Eoin Atherton passes the ball forward to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.59
Eoin Atherton sees Francis Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francis Barrett shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Antonio Farinos.
14.28
0-0Adam Mcgreal takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Ledley Fenton comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
24.37
With great vision, Des Scholes plays the ball forward to Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Malafronte who gathers it comfortably.
28.03
1-0With a delightful solo run, Adam Mcgreal stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Mcgreal plays a quick one-two with Lee Keane and rushes in on goal... Adam Mcgreal shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.28
Billy Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to Samir Breyer who brings the ball under control. Samir Breyer lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Cole. Thierry Cole is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.31
Max Burbage makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lee Keane. Lee Keane lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Antonio Farinos is on top of his game. Nice save!
38.32
Max Burbage knocks the ball forward to Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
40.39
Norman Ince flicks a high pass forward. Adam Mcgreal comfortably collects the pass. Adam Mcgreal darts forward. Adam Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.19
1-0Frank Delaney barges into Thierry Cole. The referee calls over Frank Delaney and warns him to calm down! Thierry Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leyton Orient players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
47.46
Tiago Andrade launches a long ball forward into the other half. Sebastian Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Lee Keane controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Lee Keane shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Farinos smothers it!
49.43
Eoin Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett whips the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Farinos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.11
Norman Ince picks a pass forward to Max Burbage. Max Burbage passes the ball forward to Lee Keane. Lee Keane lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.04
Max Burbage comes in with a late challenge on Anthony Craddock. The referee warns Max Burbage to calm down! Anthony Craddock runs off the knock.
60.06
2-0Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Demetrio Pavan replacing Lee Keane and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .Leyton Orient have made 2 substitutions with Lee Cutler replacing Francois Senoussi and Alexander Zimmermann replacing Thierry Cole .
61.11
Simon Stone threads the ball through to Mark Gargo. Mark Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.50
Des Scholes flicks the ball to his team mate, Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Coppinger.
65.29
2-0Anthony Craddock changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Zimmermann but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.37
Mark Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Massimiliano Malafronte with no chance!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
72.33
Norman Ince makes a simple pass to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton plays the ball forward to Demetrio Pavan. Demetrio Pavan knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Barrett. Francis Barrett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Antonio Farinos easily punches it away to safety.
73.52
Max Burbage hacks Des Scholes from behind! Max Burbage is warned by the referee again! Des Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.03
Eoin Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.04
Norman Ince threads a neat ball through to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton makes a simple pass to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
81.37
Frank Delaney knocks the ball forward to Max Burbage. Max Burbage makes a probing pass to Demetrio Pavan. Demetrio Pavan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.04
Des Scholes threads a neat ball through to Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimiliano Malafronte who gathers it comfortably.
89.04
Billy Chadwick comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Atherton. The referee calls over Billy Chadwick and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Atherton runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
27.4%
46.6%
26%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Mcgreal of Luton Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Massimiliano Malafronte (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mike Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Atherton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Mcgreal (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Max Burbage (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Metzger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francis Barrett (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lee Keane (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Paul Coppinger (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Demetrio Pavan (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tony Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonio Farinos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Simon Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graeme Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ledley Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Craddock (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Des Scholes (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Mark Gargo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Chadwick (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Samir Breyer (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Francois Senoussi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Cole (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joe Nelisse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lee Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Zimmermann (ATT) | 6 | |