Leyton Orient defeat Blackpool in a thrilling match
Leyton Orient secured a 3-0 victory over Blackpool in a lively encounter at the Gaughan Group Stadium in London. The home side dominated the first half and took the lead in the 34th minute through a goal by S. Perkins, assisted by D. Agyei.
The second half continued at a frenetic pace. C. Kelman added a second goal for Leyton Orient in the 71st minute, again with an assist from D. Agyei, securing the win for the home team. T. James sealed the result with a goal in the 76th minute, leaving the final score at 3-0.
Despite Blackpool’s efforts to get back into the match, Leyton Orient displayed greater attacking prowess and controlled the game with 44% possession, while Blackpool had 56%.
The match was punctuated by several yellow cards: Leyton Orient received 4 (T. James, E. Galbraith, S. Perkins, J. Currie) and Blackpool 1 (O. Casey).
The result leaves Leyton Orient in a good position in the League One standings, while Blackpool will have to work hard to make up ground in the next round.
Substitutions leyton orient: at minute 66 C. Kelman came in and S. Perkins went out., at minute 66 J. Simpson came in and L. Warrington went out., at minute 80 D. Jaiyesimi came in and D. Agyei went out., at minute 90 J. Donley came in and O. O’Neill went out., at minute 90 Z. Obiero came in and E. Galbraith went out.
Substitutions blackpool: at minute 76 J. Rhodes came in and D. Ballard went out., at minute 77 E. Embleton came in and R. Apter went out., at minute 77 R. Finnigan came in and S. Carey went out., at minute 81 D. Thompson came in and C. Hamilton went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Leyton Orient
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