Sean Clare scores as Leyton Orient thrash Exeter in six-goal show
Leyton Orient produced a stunning attacking display to dismantle Exeter City 6-2 at St James Park, with English-Ghanaian midfielder Sean Clare among the scorers in the emphatic victory.The visitors wasted no time stamping their authority, racing into a two-goal lead within seven minutes as Azeem Abdulai netted twice in quick succession. Clare extended the advantage in the 14th minute, rifling home a long-range effort into the top corner after being set up by Abdulai. Dilan Markanday added a fourth before halftime, capitalizing on a precise Jamie Donley assist.Exeter attempted a response after the break, with Millenic Alli bagging a brace to cut the deficit. However, Leyton Orient maintained their dominance, with Abdulai completing his hat-trick in the 64th minute before Donley sealed the rout late on.The victory marks Leyton Orientâs fifth win over Exeter in their head-to-head history and boosts their momentum in League One. Clare, who lasted 71 minutes, now has two goals this season, continuing his solid campaign.
[caption id="attachment_1195213" align="alignnone" width="1024"] SHREWSBURY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Sean Clare of Leyton Orient during the Sky Bet League One match between Shrewsbury Town FC and Leyton Orient FC at Montgomery Waters Meadow on August 31, 2024 in Shrewsbury, England. (Photo by James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)[/caption]Leyton Orient produced a stunning attacking display to dismantle Exeter City 6-2 at St James Park, with English-Ghanaian midfielder Sean Clare among the scorers in the emphatic victory.The visitors wasted no time stamping their authority, racing into a two-goal lead within seven minutes as Azeem Abdulai netted twice in quick succession. Clare extended the advantage in the 14th minute, rifling home a long-range effort into the top corner after being set up by Abdulai. Dilan Markanday added a fourth before halftime, capitalizing on a precise Jamie Donley assist.Exeter attempted a response after the break, with Millenic Alli bagging a brace to cut the deficit. However, Leyton Orient maintained their dominance, with Abdulai completing his hat-trick in the 64th minute before Donley sealed the rout late on.The victory marks Leyton Orients fifth win over Exeter in their head-to-head history and boosts their momentum in League One. Clare, who lasted 71 minutes, now has two goals this season, continuing his solid campaign.
