Leyton Orient 2-0 Tranmere Rovers

After creating Orient's first goal, Paul Smyth's 85th-minute angled shot wrapped up victory over TranmereImage source, Rex Features
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After creating Orient's first goal, Paul Smyth's 85th-minute angled shot wrapped up victory over Tranmere

Paul Smyth made the first goal, then struck a sublime second as Leyton Orient against Tranmere Rovers as the unbeaten League Two leaders maintained their 100% home record.

With defences on top in the first half, the O's got the breakthrough in the 36th minute.

Smyth drilled a cross into the box from the right, Jordan Turnbull's attempted clearance sliced the ball into the danger zone and, under pressure from O's striker Ruel Sotiriou, Rovers right-back Josh Dacres-Cogley was credited with the final touch past his own keeper and into the left corner of the net.

The second half proved a more open encounter as Rovers went in search of an equaliser, with Turnbull heading over in the 53rd minute from close range following Rovers' first corner of the game.

Elliott Nevitt brought a full-length save from Lawrence Vigouroux while, at the opposite end, Ross Doohan extended himself to repel a Dan Happe effort.

There was a short delay to the game as a supporter received medical attention, while the players remained on the field.

But, in the 85th minute, Smyth settled the outcome when he collected Charlie Kelman's pass before superbly angling his right-foot shot into the left corner.

Orient's fourth home win of the season extended their lead to three points while Tranmere are still seeking their first away win.

Match report supplied by PA Media.

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