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Leyton Orient defeats Wigan in thrilling encounter at The Brick Community Stadium
Wigan, England – Leyton Orient secured a 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in a thrilling match at The Brick Community Stadium on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, in the League One’s 19th round. Despite Wigan dominating possession (53%), Leyton Orient proved more clinical in attack, scoring two goals and demonstrating greater efficiency in front of goal.
The match was characterized by its intensity and physicality, with a total of 20 fouls committed (14 by Leyton Orient and 6 by Wigan). J. Sweeney opened the scoring for Leyton Orient in the 41st minute, assisted by D. Agyei. Wigan responded with three substitutions at halftime, but couldn’t turn the tide. To make matters worse, C. McManaman received a yellow card in the 49th minute. In stoppage time, D. Jaiyesimi sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute.
Wigan had 5 shots, only one of which was on target. Leyton Orient, on the other hand, registered 7 shots, two of them on target. Despite the difference in possession and shots on target statistics, Leyton Orient’s effectiveness was key to securing the three points. Referee M. Coy showed yellow cards to D. Ball of Leyton Orient and C. McManaman of Wigan.
Substitutions wigan: at minute 34 J. Smith came in and D. Rankine went out., at minute 46 T. Aasgaard came in and B. Adeeko went out., at minute 46 C. McManaman came in and S. Thomas went out., at minute 77 P. Dummett came in and S. Sessegnon went out., at minute 78 M. Asamoah came in and W. Aimson went out.
Substitutions leyton orient: at minute 70 E. Galbraith came in and S. Perkins went out., at minute 80 C. Kelman came in and J. Donley went out., at minute 89 D. Jaiyesimi came in and D. Agyei went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Wigan
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