Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 8,702 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Mcleod.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
2.37
1-0Brian Newton hits a low pass to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.55
1-0Ruel Gascoigne hacks Terry Campbell from behind! Ruel Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Terry Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.55
1-0Gerhard Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Allan Agathe who brings the ball under control. Allan Agathe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
10.33
1-0Kevin Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.36
1-0Carlton Merson comes in with a late challenge on Syd Deane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Syd Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.38
Carlton Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Newton. Dean Newton makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.52
Marvin Lawrence makes a simple pass to Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez plays the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
24.06
1-0James Rufus flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Menendez who brings the ball under control. Carlos Menendez passes the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
26.39
James Rufus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Allan Agathe provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.24
Showing composure, Carlton Merson plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
34.05
James Rufus flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Menendez who takes it down. Carlos Menendez sees space and advances. Carlos Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Newton. Dean Newton makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.54
Carlton Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Myrtaj.
38.48
Adriano Myrtaj chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
42.52
James Rufus knocks the ball forward to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Carlos Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Allan Agathe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Dale Anderton easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Leyton Orient also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall kick off and get the second half underway!
51.08
1-0Brian Newton clumsily knocks into Carlos Menendez. The referee warns Brian Newton to calm down! Carlos Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.38
James Rufus sees space and advances. James Rufus darts forward. James Rufus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.21
Showing composure, James Rufus laces a weighted ball forward to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers makes a probing pass between the defence to Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.26
James Rufus kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Menendez. Carlos Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.32
Ivan Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Newton. Brian Newton flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Fletcher who takes it down. Jacob Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Harry Lumsdon manages to gather it easily.
67.11
Kevin Thielemann flicks a high ball forward to Syd Deane who takes it down. Syd Deane knocks the ball forward to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.35
Carlos Menendez makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Menendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Dale Anderton reads it well. He makes it look easy!
72.42
Carlton Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Allan Agathe. Allan Agathe shoots from 25 yards but somehow Dale Anderton manages to keep it out.
73.59
Kevin Thielemann threads a neat ball through to Brian Newton. Brian Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.22
Syd Deane sees space and advances. Syd Deane shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Harry Lumsdon. Excellent save.
79.14
Gerhard Eberle threads a neat ball through to Carlton Merson. Carlton Merson makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Myrtaj.
83.04
Carlton Merson hits a low pass to Nwankwo Insley. Nwankwo Insley shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dale Anderton manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.5%
65.5%
Play Area
31%
40.5%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Fletcher of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Anderton (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kevin Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Bridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jack Promes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Newton (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Syd Deane (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Chris Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) |   | 7 |
| 10. | Nick Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jacob Fletcher (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | James Perry (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Woodcock (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Spencer Prior (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Harry Lumsdon (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Terry Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Rufus (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Gerhard Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Menendez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Carlton Merson (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Dean Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Allan Agathe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 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 | |