Match Report


Leyton OrientLeyton Orient     Swindon TownSwindon Town
Abdouelillah LouniciAbdouelillah Lounici Computer Player Computer Player
Lorenzo QuagliaL. Quaglia70
G
1
G
46Carl BastinC. Bastin
Vittorio PintonV. Pinton34
D
2
D
54Graham KeeganG. Keegan
Graeme ForbesG. Forbes43
D
3captain
D
50Greg PearsonG. Pearson
Ledley FentonL. Fenton47
D
4
D
49Ross DavisR. Davis
Markus RichterM. Richter44
D
captain5
D
46Ian RobinsonI. Robinson
Anthony CraddockA. Craddock43
M
6
M
53Gilles BoydG. Boyd
Billy ChadwickB. Chadwick51
M
7
M
51Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Frank JeffersF. Jeffers37
M
8
M
45James MilliganJ. Milligan
Lee CutlerL. Cutler43
A
9
M
41Adrian PalmerA. Palmer
Francois SenoussiF. Senoussi69
A
10
A
61Gianfranco BellavistaG. Bellavista
Mathias AlexanderssonM. Alexandersson44
A
11
A
54John PhilipsJ. Philips
 
Martin DichioM. Dichio33
D
12
A
48Jamie FletcherJ. Fletcher
Mike LockleyM. Lockley39
A
13
D
45Stuart CarrickS. Carrick
Samir BreyerS. Breyer35
A
14
G
45Nicholas RobsonN. Robson

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 4,463 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Benali.


0.00
Swindon Town get the match underway!
3.37
Gilles Boyd knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.53
John Philips clumsily knocks into Ledley Fenton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Fenton runs off the knock.
6.24
Billy Chadwick decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Chadwick threads the ball through into the box. Lee Cutler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.07
Francois Senoussi hacks Ross Davis from behind! The referee warns Francois Senoussi to calm down! Ross Davis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.28
Anthony Craddock hacks Adrian Palmer from behind! Anthony Craddock is shown the yellow card! Adrian Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.34
Billy Chadwick catches Greg Pearson on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Chadwick and shows him a yellow card! Greg Pearson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
14.55
Billy Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi whips in a cross ball towards Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
20.10
Ross Davis barges into Francois Senoussi. The referee warns Ross Davis to calm down! Francois Senoussi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.08
Adrian Palmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Philips. John Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.55
Frank Jeffers takes it forward alone. Frank Jeffers lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's miles wide!
24.07
James Milligan catches Anthony Craddock on the ankles. The referee brings James Milligan to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Craddock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.36
Greg Pearson flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Boyd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Gilles Boyd plays the ball forward to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.42
Frank Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Peter Hitchcock. The referee calls over Frank Jeffers and shows him a yellow card! Peter Hitchcock runs off the knock.
34.16
Graeme Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Craddock. Anthony Craddock sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Craddock knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
38.42
James Milligan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards John Philips. John Philips rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Vittorio Pinton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
39.33
Ross Davis breaks forward. Ross Davis threads a neat ball through to John Philips. John Philips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared 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. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
49.15
James Milligan brings the ball forward. James Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards John Philips. John Philips outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.19
Greg Pearson sees Peter Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks the ball forward to John Philips but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
57.58
Greg Pearson threads a neat ball through to Peter Hitchcock. Peter Hitchcock sees Gianfranco Bellavista in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Bellavista knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Fenton.
59.39
Anthony Craddock makes a probing pass to Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.25
Graeme Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Craddock collects the pass. Anthony Craddock runs straight at the opposition's defence. Anthony Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ross Davis happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.37
Greg Pearson takes a quick throw-in, which Graham Keegan takes on the chest. Graham Keegan makes a probing pass to Gilles Boyd. Gilles Boyd makes a probing pass to John Philips. John Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.50
Graham Keegan makes a simple pass to Adrian Palmer. Adrian Palmer knocks the ball to his team mate, John Philips. John Philips shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
71.39
Ledley Fenton sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Fenton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ledley Fenton plays a quick one-two with Francois Senoussi and rushes in on goal... Ledley Fenton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Carl Bastin easily gets down and covers it.
73.59
Frank Jeffers clumsily knocks into Gilles Boyd. Frank Jeffers is warned by the referee! Gilles Boyd runs off the knock.
75.27
Frank Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Francois Senoussi controls it well on his chest. Francois Senoussi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
77.32
Greg Pearson hits a low pass to James Milligan. James Milligan picks a pass forward to Gianfranco Bellavista. Gianfranco Bellavista finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.44
Ledley Fenton brings the ball forward. Ledley Fenton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ledley Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Cutler. Lee Cutler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Bastin picks it out of the air!
89.18
Peter Hitchcock threads a neat ball through to John Philips. John Philips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leyton Orient

Swindon Town
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%

Scorers
Mathias Alexandersson 15
Gianfranco Bellavista 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Fenton of Leyton Orient

Match Ratings
1.Lorenzo Quaglia (GK)
6
2.Vittorio Pinton (DEF)
6
3.Graeme Forbes (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Fenton (DEF)
9
5.Markus Richter (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Craddock (MID)yellow card
7
7.Billy Chadwick (MID)yellow card
6
8.Frank Jeffers (MID)yellow card
6
9.Lee Cutler (ATT)
6
10.Francois Senoussi (ATT)
7
11.Mathias Alexandersson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Martin Dichio (DEF)
0
13.Mike Lockley (ATT)
0
14.Samir Breyer (ATT)
0

1.Carl Bastin (GK)
7
2.Graham Keegan (DEF)
6
3.Greg Pearson (DEF)
8
4.Ross Davis (DEF)
7
5.Ian Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Boyd (MID)
6
7.Peter Hitchcock (MID)
6
8.James Milligan (MID)
7
9.Adrian Palmer (MID)
6
10.Gianfranco Bellavista (ATT)goal scored
8
11.John Philips (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Jamie Fletcher (ATT)
0
13.Stuart Carrick (DEF)
0
14.Nicholas Robson (GK)
0