In a thrilling League One encounter, Leyton Orient secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Cheltenham Town, with Daniel Agyei making a significant impact.
The English-born Ghanaian forward provided a crucial assist in the 85th minute, helping his team extend their lead and seal the win.
Before the match, the head-to-head record favored Cheltenham Town, with four wins to Leyton Orient’s two and one draw. However, the O’s were determined to shift the balance in their favor. The game took place at the Gaughan Group Stadium, where Agyei was introduced in the 70th minute, replacing Khayon Edwards.
The scoring began in the 34th minute when Ethan Galbraith fired a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner, assisted by George Moncur. Just before halftime, Ollie O’Neill doubled Leyton Orient’s lead with a stunning right-footed shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Jordan Brown.
Agyei’s moment of brilliance came in the 85th minute. His precise pass set up Ruel Sotiriou for a right-footed shot from outside the box, which found the bottom right corner of the net.
Despite a late consolation goal by Joe Nuttall for Cheltenham Town in the 97th minute, Leyton Orient held on to claim a well-deserved victory.
Agyei has played 13 games, scored four goals, and assisted two in League One this season.