Leyton Orient produced a sensational late show to defeat Charlton Athletic 2-0 at The Valley, booking their place in the EFL Trophy Round of 16.
The match appeared destined for penalties as Charlton dominated possession but failed to break through Orient’s disciplined defense. However, the deadlock was broken in stoppage time, thanks to a clinical counterattack.
Charlie Kelman struck in the 93rd minute, latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Daniel Agyei before firing a precise shot into the bottom-left corner. Just two minutes later, Agyei doubled the lead with a spectacular left-footed strike from outside the box, set up by Ethan Galbraith’s intelligent header. Agyei’s thunderous goal left Charlton stunned and confirmed Orient’s victory.
This win marked Leyton Orient’s fourth triumph over Charlton in their head-to-head history and underscored the growing influence of Agyei in the team. The forward’s recent form has been pivotal, and he will undoubtedly be a key player in their upcoming League One clash against Burton Albion on December 14.
Leyton Orient’s late brilliance keeps their EFL Trophy hopes alive and highlights their resilience on the big stage.
