Match Report
| Leyton Orient | Leyton Orient |  |  | Cardiff City | Cardiff City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Carl Johnson | C. Johnson |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Jamie Richards | J. Richards | |||||||||
| Dean Ward | D. Ward | | 55 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 42 | | Graham Standing | G. Standing | |||||||||
| Alan Anderton | A. Anderton | | 49 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Henry Williamson | H. Williamson | ||||||||
| Colin Dryden | C. Dryden | | 45 | D | | 4 | | | D | 38 | | Nwankwo Cadamarteri | N. Cadamarteri | ||||||||
| Ugo Bloomer | U. Bloomer | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 36 | | Sol Bridges | S. Bridges | |||||||||
| Julian Hulme | J. Hulme | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Arthur Brand | A. Brand | |||||||||
| Isaiah Gordon | I. Gordon | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Eddie Ljungberg | E. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Jacob Weir | J. Weir | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | Scott Blake | S. Blake | |||||||||
| Jon Ripley | J. Ripley | | 50 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Carl Shearer | C. Shearer | |||||||||
| David Power | D. Power | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Nwankwo Gower | N. Gower | |||||||||
| Eddie Dyer | E. Dyer | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Patrick Sharpe | P. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Clive Haynes | C. Haynes | | 38 | G | | 12 | | G | 46 | | Adam Murphy | A. Murphy | |||||||||
| Jean-No‘l Barret | J. Barret |  | 38 | A | | 13 | | G | 42 | | Paul Beresford | P. Beresford | |||||||||
| Gilles Thirlwell | G. Thirlwell | | 38 | M | | 14 | | G | 39 | | Danny Minto | D. Minto | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Brisbane Road where Leyton Orient play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 2,809 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leyton Orient are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alun Terry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cardiff City kick off!
2.26
0-0Colin Dryden passes the ball forward to Julian Hulme. Julian Hulme flicks a high pass forward. David Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Power shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
3.24
Isaiah Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Jon Ripley who takes it down. Jon Ripley plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Dyer and advances towards the goal... Jon Ripley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.43
Isaiah Gordon knocks the ball forward to Jon Ripley. Jon Ripley tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
8.15
0-0Ugo Bloomer catches Nwankwo Gower on the ankles. Ugo Bloomer is warned by the referee! Nwankwo Gower stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.39
0-0With a delightful solo run, Scott Blake stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.40
1-0Ugo Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon sees Eddie Dyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Dyer edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Eddie Dyer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jamie Richards with no chance!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
18.12
1-0Isaiah Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Ljungberg. Isaiah Gordon is warned by the referee! Eddie Ljungberg gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.56
1-0Dean Ward knocks the ball forward to Julian Hulme. Julian Hulme flicks a high ball forward to David Power who takes it down. David Power tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jamie Richards manages to gather it comfortably.
27.32
Dean Ward hacks Nwankwo Gower from behind! The referee brings Dean Ward to one side and gives him a warning! Nwankwo Gower runs off the knock.
28.09
1-0Dean Ward hits a low pass to Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon makes a simple pass to Eddie Dyer. Eddie Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards David Power. David Power flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Graham Standing. Excellent block.
40.12
Ugo Bloomer makes a simple pass to Isaiah Gordon. Isaiah Gordon knocks the ball forward to Jon Ripley. Jon Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.17
Nwankwo Gower hacks Alan Anderton from behind! The referee brings Nwankwo Gower to one side and gives him a warning! Alan Anderton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Ugo Bloomer makes a simple pass to Isaiah Gordon. Without breaking stride, Isaiah Gordon plays the ball forward to Jon Ripley. Jon Ripley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leyton Orient are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leyton Orient have changed their lineup with Jean-No‘l Barret replacing Isaiah Gordon. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leyton Orient get the second half underway!
49.12
Eddie Ljungberg passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.48
Ugo Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Weir. Jacob Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Ripley. Jon Ripley whips in a cross ball towards David Power. David Power is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
55.32
Dean Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Weir. Jacob Weir threads the ball through to Jon Ripley. Jon Ripley skips past Sol Bridges! Jon Ripley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
60.42
1-0Leyton Orient have made a substitution with Gilles Thirlwell replacing Eddie Dyer .
61.51
Jacob Weir kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Thirlwell. Gilles Thirlwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
65.44
Jean-No‘l Barret threads a neat ball through to Jon Ripley. Jon Ripley shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
66.12
1-0Scott Blake flicks a high ball forward to Carl Shearer who takes it down. Carl Shearer knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Gower but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.13
Eddie Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Carl Johnson.
72.30
Colin Dryden knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Hulme. Julian Hulme makes an attacking run forward. Julian Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards David Power. David Power heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
75.09
Alan Anderton threads the ball through to Julian Hulme. Julian Hulme flicks a high pass forward. David Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Power sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.01
Leyton Orient have made a substitution with Clive Haynes replacing Ugo Bloomer .Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Adam Murphy replacing Nwankwo Cadamarteri and Danny Minto replacing Patrick Sharpe .
85.43
Jacob Weir makes a simple pass to Gilles Thirlwell. Gilles Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.28
Eddie Ljungberg takes it forward alone. Eddie Ljungberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cardiff City!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eddie Dyer 14 David Power 72 | Eddie Ljungberg 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Ljungberg of Cardiff City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Johnson (GK)
6
2. Dean Ward (DEF)
6
3. Alan Anderton (DEF)
6
4. Colin Dryden (DEF)
6
5. Ugo Bloomer (DEF)
6
6. Julian Hulme (MID)
8
7. Isaiah Gordon (MID)
8
8. Jacob Weir (MID)
6
9. Jon Ripley (ATT)
6
10. David Power (ATT)
8
11. Eddie Dyer (ATT)
8
12. Clive Haynes (GK)
6
13. Jean-No‘l Barret (ATT)
6
14. Gilles Thirlwell (MID)
6
1. Jamie Richards (GK)
6
2. Graham Standing (DEF)
6
3. Henry Williamson (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
5. Sol Bridges (DEF)
6
6. Arthur Brand (MID)
6
7. Eddie Ljungberg (MID)
9
8. Scott Blake (MID)
7
9. Carl Shearer (ATT)
6
10. Nwankwo Gower (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Sharpe (ATT)
6
12. Adam Murphy (GK)
6
13. Paul Beresford (GK)
0
14. Danny Minto (GK)
6