Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,022 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Rochdale kick off and get the first half underway!
3.56
Trevor Lockley threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice cuts inside the box! Jeremy Maurice muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Arthur Roberts's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.38
Terry Konchesky takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Stavros Leandros. Some awkward footwork from Stavros Leandros provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lee Taylor with no chance!! Goal for Rochdale!
6.49
Trevor Lockley knocks the ball forward to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.25
Gavin Morton clumsily knocks into Terry Konchesky. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Terry Konchesky hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.04
Roland Bottelin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.12
Trevor Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros plays a scrappy one-two with Jeremy Maurice and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stavros Leandros takes a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Damien Hulme and goes wide.
22.54
Terry Konchesky takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Trevor Lockley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball strikes Arthur Roberts's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
24.22
It's a corner kick. Terry Konchesky loops the ball in to towards the near post. Lee Taylor jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
26.19
Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Jeffers who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Jeffers whips in a cross ball towards Jody Lumsdon. Jody Lumsdon flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Billy Murphy has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.01
Christina Vilatte threads the ball through to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice knocks in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros makes a deft header. The ball comes off Damien Hulme and the loose ball is cleared up field.
32.50
Darren Lawrence sees a break and surges forward. Darren Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Lee Taylor smothers it!
34.27
Christina Vilatte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bart Sluiter. Bart Sluiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.05
Christina Vilatte makes a simple pass to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
39.47
Gavin Morton clumsily knocks into Terry Konchesky. The referee warns Gavin Morton to calm down! Terry Konchesky stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leyton Orient kick off!
48.01
Ruel Shearer makes a beautiful solo run. Ruel Shearer makes a probing pass to Stuart Joseph. Stuart Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Lumsdon but he's offside!
49.25
Trevor Lockley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Trevor Lockley plays a one-two with Jeremy Maurice and advances towards the goal... Gerhard Eberle comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Lockley. Penalty not given!!
51.01
Gavin Morton threads the ball through to Dean Newton. Dean Newton rushes past Anthony Wright! Dean Newton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Murphy with no chance!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
55.24
Ruel Shearer boots it upfield. Jody Lumsdon tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Billy Murphy. What a great pair of hands!
60.47
Anthony Wright clumsily knocks into Malcolm Grimandi. Anthony Wright is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.28
Trevor Lockley threads the ball through to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Shearer.
67.53
Christina Vilatte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.39
Jonatan Nordqvist makes a probing pass to Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte flicks a high ball forward to Stavros Leandros who takes it down. Stavros Leandros makes a great pass forward. Bart Sluiter runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.36
Trevor Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Lee Taylor.
72.19
It's a corner kick. Terry Konchesky loops the ball over to the far post. Jody Lumsdon gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
75.27
Darren Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Christina Vilatte. Christina Vilatte makes a simple pass to Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Lee Taylor manages to gather it easily.
78.44
Malcolm Grimandi flicks a high ball forward to Dean Newton who takes it down. Dean Newton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonatan Nordqvist.
79.37
With some swift thinking, Christina Vilatte plays the ball forward to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice skips past Gerhard Eberle! Jeremy Maurice strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Lee Taylor manages to keep it out.
81.40
Gavin Morton hacks Trevor Lockley from behind! Gavin Morton is given another warning by the referee! Trevor Lockley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.30
Malcolm Grimandi knocks the ball forward to Dean Newton. Dean Newton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Wright.
85.02
Terry Konchesky flicks the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.46
Anthony Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lockley. Trevor Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Trevor Lockley threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Maurice. Jeremy Maurice plays a quick one-two with Bart Sluiter and rushes in on goal... Jeremy Maurice comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
12
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.6%
70.4%
Play Area
37%
43.2%
19.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stavros Leandros of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Lee Taylor (GK)
8
2.Damien Hulme (DEF)
6
3.Arthur Roberts (DEF)
6
4.Gerhard Eberle (DEF)
6
5.Ruel Shearer (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Morton (MID)yellow card
5
7.Malcolm Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Dean Newton (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jody Lumsdon (ATT)goal scored
7
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.Billy Murphy (GK)
6
2.Darren Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Wright (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jonatan Nordqvist (DEF)
6
5.Terry Konchesky (MID)
6
6.Trevor Lockley (MID)
7
7.Christina Vilatte (MID)
7
8.Roland Bottelin (MID)
6
9.Stavros Leandros (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jeremy Maurice (ATT)
7
11.Bart Sluiter (ATT)
6
 
12.James Brown (DEF)
0
13.Brendan Mercer (MID)
0
14.Glynn Gray (ATT)
0