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Match Report

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 4,298 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Boateng.


0.00
Millwall kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
Frank Jeffers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frank Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.53
Frank Jeffers flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Alexandersson. Mathias Alexandersson lofts in a cross ball towards Kai Röhlig. Kai Röhlig knocks 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!
12.09
Elvis Sottil flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Craddock. Anthony Craddock threads a neat ball through to Kai Röhlig. Kai Röhlig lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer flicks the ball with his head. Neil Brady manages to gather it.
15.18
Frank Jeffers flicks a high ball forward to Mike Lockley who takes it down. Mike Lockley shoots from outside the area. 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.
18.28
Frank Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Abel Teixeira. Frank Jeffers is shown the yellow card! Abel Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.08
Graeme Forbes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Craddock. Anthony Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Samir Breyer collects the pass. Samir Breyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.15
Anthony Craddock barges into Syd Unsworth. The referee calls over Anthony Craddock and shows him a yellow card! Syd Unsworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.09
Without breaking stride, Frank Jeffers plays the ball forward to Mike Lockley. Mike Lockley shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.25
Frank Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Syd Unsworth. Frank Jeffers is warned by the referee! Syd Unsworth runs off the knock.
32.34
Markus Richter makes a simple pass to Anthony Craddock. Anthony Craddock advances with the ball. Anthony Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Breyer. Samir Breyer directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Neil Brady had no chance!! Goal for Leyton Orient!
42.06
Frank Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Mike Lockley. Mike Lockley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darius Newby.
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
Leyton Orient kick off!
49.18
Dean Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Lorenzo Quaglia!
51.29
Dean Bowyer makes a simple pass to Alun Huckerby. Alun Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Lorenzo Quaglia. Excellent save.
54.58
Dean Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
61.45
Without breaking stride, Graeme Forbes plays the ball forward to Frank Jeffers. Frank Jeffers flicks a high pass forward to Mathias Alexandersson who brings the ball under control. Mathias Alexandersson runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Mathias Alexandersson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.11
Mark Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Charlton. Luke Charlton tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.49
Graeme Forbes sees a break and surges forward. Graeme Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Mike Lockley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Lockley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kai Röhlig through on goal. Kai Röhlig shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.02
Frank Jeffers makes a simple pass to Mike Lockley. Mike Lockley shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
69.01
Mark Allman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira passes the ball forward to Luke Charlton. Luke Charlton shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
73.29
Showing composure, Danny Drake picks a pass forward to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Alun Huckerby provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Martin Dichio. Excellent block.
75.14
Frank Jeffers hacks Ledley Greaves from behind! Frank Jeffers is warned by the referee again! Ledley Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.21
Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Richard Beckham replacing Darius Newby, Daniele Simonsen replacing Abel Teixeira and Simon Westwood replacing Luke Charlton .
78.24
With great vision, Dean Bowyer plays the ball forward to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer rushes past Markus Richter! Some good footwork from Tommy Mercer provides some space. He shoots at goal but Lorenzo Quaglia is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
81.13
Daniele Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer sees Simon Westwood just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Simon Westwood shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
85.04
Danny Drake brings the ball forward. Danny Drake makes a probing pass between the defence to Tommy Mercer. Some silky footwork from Tommy Mercer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.3888888888889 vs 48.6111111111111
Play Area
Home team third: 25.00%, Midfield: 43.06%, Away team third: 31.94%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Mercer of Millwall

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Neil Brady (GK)
6
2. Darius Newby (DEF)
6
6
4. Mark Allman (DEF)
7
5. Danny Drake (MID)
7
6. Dean Bowyer (MID)
7
7. Abel Teixeira (MID)
6
8. Syd Unsworth (MID)
6
9. Alun Huckerby (ATT)
6
10. Tommy Mercer (ATT)
9
11. Luke Charlton (ATT)
6

6
6
14. Simon Westwood (DEF)
6

2. Elvis Sottil (DEF)
6
6
4. Graeme Forbes (DEF)
7
5. Martin Dichio (DEF)
6
7. Frank Jeffers (MID)
7
8. Mike Lockley (ATT)
6
9. Samir Breyer (ATT)
8
11. Kai Röhlig (ATT)
8

12. Tiziano Mazzei (DEF)
0
13. Simon Stone (DEF)
0
14. Lee Cutler (ATT)
0