Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 9,567 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
2.07
Leon Godber clumsily knocks into Dean Newton. The referee calls over Leon Godber and warns him to calm down! Dean Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.19
James Rufus sees space and advances. James Rufus hits a low pass to Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robin Houttuin.
9.45
Leon Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gerhard Eberle.
10.22
Pablo Moya hits a low pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel skips past Terry Campbell! Some good footwork from Rainer Vogel provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.31
Leon Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach hits a low pass to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.22
Gerhard Eberle makes a simple pass to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson passes the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton makes a simple pass, allowing Nwankwo Jeffers to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nwankwo Jeffers provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.41
Gerhard Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Merson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.31
Ottavio Mareggini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.23
Carlton Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Newton. Dean Newton shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Aniello Cesari.
33.15
Carlton Merson threads the ball through to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.52
Oleg Taylor takes it forward alone. Oleg Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Harry Lumsdon!
38.58
Ottavio Mareggini knocks the ball forward to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.30
Ottavio Mareggini makes a probing pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel makes a great pass forward. Rio Wetherall runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.33
Leon Godber chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Rio Wetherall provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Harry Lumsdon manages to keep it out.
42.25
Robin Houttuin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Taylor. Oleg Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Rio Wetherall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rio Wetherall plays a quick one-two with Rainer Vogel and rushes in on goal... Rio Wetherall tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Harry Lumsdon with no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leyton Orient appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle kick off!
47.06
Gerhard Eberle threads the ball through to Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez hits a low pass to Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.02
Terry Campbell knocks the ball forward to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson flicks a high ball forward to Allan Agathe who takes it down. Allan Agathe finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
49.17
Stuart Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini knocks the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
54.12
Robin Houttuin hits a low pass to Ottavio Mareggini. Ottavio Mareggini knocks the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Harry Lumsdon comfortably smothers it!
59.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Guppy plays the ball forward to Oleg Taylor. Oleg Taylor hits a low pass to Rio Wetherall. Rio Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rainer Vogel but the linesman indicates offside!
60.41
Plymouth Argyle appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
60.41
Leon Godber makes a strong solo run forward. Leon Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel makes a probing pass between the defence to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.45
Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward. Allan Agathe collects the pass. Allan Agathe shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.56
James Rufus threads a neat ball through to Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez threads a neat ball through to Dean Newton. Dean Newton whips in a cross ball towards Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
66.46
Oleg Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.24
Carlton Merson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlton Merson whips in a cross ball towards Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
78.09
Nwankwo Jeffers clumsily knocks into Stuart Guppy. The referee brings Nwankwo Jeffers to one side and gives him a warning! Stuart Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.23
James Rufus hits a low pass to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
84.46
Pablo Moya chips the ball to his team mate, Philipp Gerlach. Philipp Gerlach threads a neat ball through to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel passes the ball forward but Carlos Achard is offside!
87.56
Gerhard Eberle flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Merson sees Allan Agathe just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Allan Agathe takes a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Aniello Cesari keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
34.3%
37.1%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Vogel of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Harry Lumsdon (GK)
7
2.Terry Campbell (DEF)
6
3.James Rufus (DEF)
7
4.Gerhard Eberle (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Lawrence (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Menendez (MID)
6
7.Carlton Merson (MID)
9
8.Dean Newton (ATT)
7
9.Allan Agathe (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Nwankwo Jeffers (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Insley (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Lawrence (GK)
0
13.Malcolm Grimandi (MID)
0
14.Cristiano Postiga (GK)
0

1.Aniello Cesari (GK)
6
2.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
7
4.Leon Godber (DEF)
7
5.Pablo Moya (MID)
7
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
7
7.Philipp Gerlach (MID)
8
8.Oleg Taylor (MID)
7
9.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Carlos Achard (ATT)
6
11.Rio Wetherall (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
0
13.Eddie Lampard (GK)
0
14.Martin Merino (DEF)
0