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Leyton Orient defeats Stockport County in thrilling playoff clash
Stockport, Greater Manchester – Leyton Orient emerged victorious over Stockport County in a dramatic penalty shootout (4-2) following a 2-2 draw after extra time at Edgeley Park. The League One promotion playoff semi-final was a fiercely contested match, marked by numerous yellow cards.
Orient took the lead early on with a goal from O’Neill in the 3rd minute, assisted by Galbraith. Stockport County leveled the score in the 74th minute through Olaofe, assisted by Diamond. The match went to extra time where both teams scored through penalties. Ultimately, Leyton Orient secured victory in a tense penalty shootout.
Despite the win, Leyton Orient received five yellow cards, compared to Stockport County’s two. Stockport County dominated possession (55%), had more shots (23 to 13), and more shots on target (6 to 6). However, Leyton Orient’s composure in the penalty shootout proved decisive.
Substitutions stockport county: at minute 46 K. Knoyle came in and B. Hills went out., at minute 46 R. Rydel came in and I. Touray went out., at minute 62 J. Diamond came in and J. Fevrier went out., at minute 84 O. Bailey came in and W. Collar went out., at minute 106 B. Andresson came in and I. Olaofe went out.
Substitutions leyton orient: at minute 65 T. James came in and J. Currie went out., at minute 67 R. Williams came in and O. O’Neill went out., at minute 77 A. Abdulai came in and D. Agyei went out., at minute 91 D. Ball came in and J. Brown went out., at minute 106 B. Cooper came in and R. Edmonds-Green went out., at minute 112 D. Markanday came in and J. Donley went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stockport County
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