Match Report


Leyton OrientLeyton Orient     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Max Jenner Max Jenner
Harry LumsdonH. Lumsdon78
G
1
G
67Lars LindnerL. Lindner
Terry CampbellT. Campbell71
D
2
D
64Anthony HenryA. Henry
James RufusJ. Rufus62
D
3
D
65Adam MercerA. Mercer
Gerhard EberleG. Eberle56
D
4
D
61Marc CroftM. Croft
Marvin LawrenceM. Lawrence53
D
5
M
61Bill BurgessB. Burgess
Carlos MenendezC. Menendez65
M
6captain
M
62Norman IzzetN. Izzet
Carlton MersonC. Merson63
M
captain7
M
66Alan HarleyA. Harley
Dean NewtonD. Newton72
A
8
M
60Steven LloydS. Lloyd
Allan AgatheA. Agathe53
A
9
A
66Sol WallworkS. Wallwork
Nwankwo JeffersN. Jeffers50
A
10
A
68Danny ButtD. Butt
Nwankwo InsleyN. Insley44
A
11
A
69Jon EtheringtonJ. Etherington
 
Matt LawrenceM. Lawrence58
G
12
D
68Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado
Malcolm GrimandiM. Grimandi55
M
13
A
67Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier
Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga54
G
14
A
67Dean OwenD. Owen

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 9,537 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
4.55
Carlton Merson passes the ball forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Lindner who gathers it comfortably.
6.37
Bill Burgess threads a neat ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.04
Alan Harley flicks a high ball forward to Jon Etherington who takes it down. Jon Etherington controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.47
Alan Harley knocks the ball forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.32
James Rufus sees Carlton Merson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Merson makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
24.30
With imagination, Norman Izzet laces a weighted ball forward to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Rufus.
26.54
Adam Mercer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Harley. Alan Harley threads the ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt advances inside the box! Danny Butt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
27.05
Nwankwo Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Marc Croft. The referee calls over Nwankwo Jeffers and warns him to calm down! Marc Croft stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.55
Terry Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Carlton Merson who takes it down. Carlton Merson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Merson shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Lars Lindner keeps it out!
33.15
Gerhard Eberle barges into Sol Wallwork. The referee warns Gerhard Eberle to calm down! Sol Wallwork gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.37
Carlos Menendez hacks Norman Izzet from behind! The referee calls over Carlos Menendez and warns him to calm down! Norman Izzet gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.23
Terry Campbell barges into Sol Wallwork. The referee calls over Terry Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Sol Wallwork is taking some rough treatment out there!
44.04
Norman Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Danny Butt collects the pass. Danny Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Rufus.
45.00
Norman Izzet takes a long throw-in. Steven Lloyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal get the second half underway!
49.23
Carlos Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Insley who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Insley shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.46
Alan Harley kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.31
Norman Izzet catches Carlton Merson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.58
Terry Campbell surges forward with the ball. Terry Campbell knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers runs straight at the defence! Nwankwo Jeffers takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
59.17
Carlos Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Norman Izzet. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Izzet runs off the knock.
61.20
James Rufus clumsily knocks into Sol Wallwork. The referee warns James Rufus to calm down! Sol Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.20
Free kick to Arsenal just outside the area...
64.33
Danny Butt calmly steps up and curls the ball over the wall. The ball dips back under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.28
Alan Harley makes a beautiful solo run. Alan Harley shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
67.51
James Rufus pushes mid-way up the pitch. James Rufus flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Newton. Dean Newton finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.31
Alan Harley chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.23
Alan Harley hits a low pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork powers a header at goal. Solid save from Harry Lumsdon. What a great pair of hands!
77.46
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Adolfo Delgado replacing Anthony Henry, Darren Le Tissier replacing Steven Lloyd and Dean Owen replacing Jon Etherington .
83.43
Marc Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Izzet. Norman Izzet sees space and advances. Norman Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Harry Lumsdon gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
84.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Merson plays the ball forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.39
Adam Mercer makes a strong solo run forward. Adam Mercer surges forward with the ball. Adam Mercer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leyton Orient

Arsenal
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.8%

Scorers
Jon Etherington 8
Danny Butt 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alan Harley of Arsenal

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

1.Lars Lindner (GK)
7
2.Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
3.Adam Mercer (DEF)
7
4.Marc Croft (DEF)
6
5.Bill Burgess (MID)
6
6.Norman Izzet (MID)yellow card
7
7.Alan Harley (MID)
9
8.Steven Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
10.Danny Butt (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Jon Etherington (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
13.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
14.Dean Owen (ATT)
6