Match Report


Leyton OrientLeyton Orient     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Harry LumsdonH. Lumsdon78
G
1
G
74Oleh KravtsovO. Kravtsov
Terry CampbellT. Campbell71
D
2
D
70Darren MatthewsD. Matthews
James RufusJ. Rufus62
D
3
D
70Camel BourmaudC. Bourmaud
Gerhard EberleG. Eberle56
D
4
D
53Darren VernazzaD. Vernazza
Marvin LawrenceM. Lawrence53
D
5
D
70Jermaine MasonJ. Mason
Carlos MenendezC. Menendez65
M
6
M
70Jason StandingJ. Standing
Carlton MersonC. Merson63
M
captain7captain
M
75Nwankwo MiddletonN. Middleton
Dean NewtonD. Newton72
A
8
M
70Jean Francois BarulJ. Barul
Allan AgatheA. Agathe53
A
9
A
67Jaap van VeenJ. van Veen
Nwankwo JeffersN. Jeffers50
A
10
A
69Rodrigo TavaresR. Tavares
Nwankwo InsleyN. Insley44
A
11
A
68Alberto TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri
 
Matt LawrenceM. Lawrence58
G
12
D
67Les BoltonL. Bolton
Malcolm GrimandiM. Grimandi56
M
13
M
67Isaiah GordonI. Gordon
Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga54
G
14
A
69Greg FormonG. Formon

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 9,589 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
2.10
Camel Bourmaud threads the ball through to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.53
Jason Standing chips the ball to his team mate, Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
4.09
Terry Campbell knocks the ball forward to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.55
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Jaap van Veen collects the pass. Jaap van Veen finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
9.08
Allan Agathe comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Mason. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jermaine Mason runs off the knock.
10.43
Gerhard Eberle sees space and advances. Gerhard Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Newton. Dean Newton shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.12
Darren Matthews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul hits a low pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen makes a convincing header but Harry Lumsdon is on top of it.
18.45
Marvin Lawrence threads the ball through to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
20.45
Nwankwo Middleton brings the ball forward. Nwankwo Middleton makes a defence splitting pass to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.31
Carlton Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Newton. Dean Newton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Oleh Kravtsov.
25.50
It's a corner kick. Carlos Menendez loops the ball over to the far post. Jason Standing reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.39
Carlton Merson brings the ball forward. Carlton Merson shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.46
Nwankwo Middleton makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
42.23
Marvin Lawrence takes it forward alone. Seeing a gap ahead, Marvin Lawrence plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
51.53
Nwankwo Middleton takes it forward alone. Nwankwo Middleton shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.14
Darren Vernazza comes in with a late challenge on Dean Newton. Darren Vernazza is given a warning by the referee! Dean Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.02
Darren Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Middleton. Nwankwo Middleton sees a break and surges forward. Nwankwo Middleton knocks the ball forward to Jaap van Veen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
59.01
Carlton Merson flicks a high pass forward to Dean Newton who brings the ball under control. Dean Newton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.32
Jason Standing threads the ball through to Jaap van Veen. Jaap van Veen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
63.33
Jean Francois Barul runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean Francois Barul plays a quick one-two with Jaap van Veen and rushes in on goal... Jean Francois Barul side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.08
Camel Bourmaud flicks a high pass forward to Jean Francois Barul who brings the ball under control. Jean Francois Barul sees Rodrigo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Tavares runs straight at the defence! Rodrigo Tavares comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
71.46
Jean Francois Barul makes a simple pass to Alberto Tagliaferri. Alberto Tagliaferri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Terry Campbell gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Dean Newton whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Oleh Kravtsov!
75.26
Nwankwo Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a great pass forward. Jaap van Veen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.50
Carlton Merson plays the ball forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe whips in a cross ball towards Dean Newton. Dean Newton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.47
Alberto Tagliaferri catches Terry Campbell on the ankles. Alberto Tagliaferri is warned by the referee! Terry Campbell runs off the knock.
83.40
Nwankwo Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.28
Carlton Merson picks a pass forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Vernazza.
85.52
Nwankwo Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Jaap van Veen collects the pass. Jaap van Veen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Lawrence.
87.22
Carlton Merson hits a low pass to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe runs straight at the defence! Allan Agathe rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.34
Carlton Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Nwankwo Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leyton Orient

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
8
8
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
36.6%
38.7%
24.7%

Scorers
Dean Newton 78
Jean Francois Barul 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jean Francois Barul of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings