Match Report


Leyton OrientLeyton Orient     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lee TaylorL. Taylor64
G
1
G
61Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
Damien HulmeD. Hulme68
D
2
D
69Tommy WoodcockT. Woodcock
Arthur RobertsA. Roberts57
D
3captain
D
61Darius MccannD. Mccann
Gerhard EberleG. Eberle56
D
4
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Ruel ShearerR. Shearer48
D
5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Gavin MortonG. Morton55
M
6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Malcolm GrimandiM. Grimandi55
M
captain7
M
60Clive GordonC. Gordon
Dean NewtonD. Newton70
A
8
M
59Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Jody LumsdonJ. Lumsdon65
A
9
A
76Edward YoungE. Young
Stuart JosephS. Joseph53
A
10
A
58Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Nwankwo JeffersN. Jeffers50
A
11
A
54Adrian VenusA. Venus
 
Matt LawrenceM. Lawrence57
G
12
G
60Rodolfo TommasiR. Tommasi
Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga54
G
13
G
57Glynn BrittonG. Britton
Jody JeffersJ. Jeffers54
M
14
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 7,743 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
Sheffield United get the match underway!
4.50
Malcolm Grimandi passes the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.40
Malcolm Grimandi decides to run forward with the ball. Malcolm Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt effortlessly smothers it!
9.11
Malcolm Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Joseph. Seeing a gap ahead, Stuart Joseph plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Jeffers who has made a great run into the box. Nwankwo Jeffers comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
12.37
Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Dean Newton controls it well on his chest. Dean Newton plays a one-two with Nwankwo Jeffers and advances towards the goal... Dean Newton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.31
Malcolm Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Lumsdon. Jody Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
20.09
Malcolm Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Jeffers. Nwankwo Jeffers shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Stefan Arendt.
21.22
Malcolm Grimandi takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Clive Gordon gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
22.17
Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high ball forward to Dean Newton who takes it down. Dean Newton tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.32
With imagination, Gerhard Eberle laces a weighted ball forward to Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.12
Gavin Morton takes a long throw-in. Malcolm Grimandi makes a simple pass to Jody Lumsdon. Jody Lumsdon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.50
Tommy Woodcock sees Alistair Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Fenton passes the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.40
Jacob Beattie threads the ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
32.11
Edward Young catches Damien Hulme on the ankles. Edward Young is shown the yellow card! Damien Hulme gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.04
Gerhard Eberle decides to run forward with the ball. With great vision, Gerhard Eberle plays the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stuart Joseph through on goal. Stuart Joseph tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Arendt comfortably smothers it!
40.58
Tommy Woodcock passes the ball forward to Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
With great vision, Gavin Morton plays the ball forward to Jody Lumsdon. Jody Lumsdon whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient kick off!
48.44
Gavin Morton takes it forward alone. Gavin Morton makes a probing pass to Stuart Joseph but he's offside!
49.18
Ruel Shearer passes the ball forward to Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Jody Lumsdon. Jody Lumsdon shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
51.32
Edward Young hacks Damien Hulme from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Edward Young!! Damien Hulme hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.45
Malcolm Grimandi hacks Jacob Beattie from behind! Malcolm Grimandi is given a warning by the referee! Jacob Beattie stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.11
Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Dixon controls it well on his chest. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
59.47
Tommy Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Fenton. Alistair Fenton brings the ball forward. Alistair Fenton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Shearer.
61.01
Leyton Orient are in full control of this game.
63.01
Clive Gordon hits a low pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Taylor who gathers it comfortably.
65.05
Arthur Roberts hits a low pass to Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi makes a simple pass to Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dean Newton is offside!
66.54
Darius Mccann sees Alistair Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
71.48
Gerhard Eberle powers a long ball forward. Nwankwo Jeffers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.26
Gerhard Eberle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Malcolm Grimandi. Malcolm Grimandi makes a simple pass to Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.41
Leyton Orient are in full control of this game.
84.08
Ruel Shearer hacks Alistair Fenton from behind! Ruel Shearer is warned by the referee! Alistair Fenton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leyton Orient

Sheffield United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
29.4%
41.2%
29.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Grimandi of Leyton Orient

Match Ratings
1.Lee Taylor (GK)
6
2.Damien Hulme (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Roberts (DEF)
6
4.Gerhard Eberle (DEF)
7
5.Ruel Shearer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Morton (MID)
6
7.Malcolm Grimandi (MID)
8
8.Dean Newton (ATT)
6
9.Jody Lumsdon (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Joseph (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Jeffers (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Lawrence (GK)
0
13.Cristiano Postiga (GK)
0
14.Jody Jeffers (MID)
0

1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
6
2.Tommy Woodcock (DEF)
6
3.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
4.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
6
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
7
7.Clive Gordon (MID)
7
8.Scott Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Edward Young (ATT)red card
3
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
 
12.Rodolfo Tommasi (GK)
0
13.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
14.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
0