In a night brimming with tension and unforgettable moments, Leyton Orient clinched a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup’s second round at the Gaughan Group Stadium.

The game was a tale of persistence and redemption. Oldham drew first blood early in the second half when Emmanuel Monthe finished clinically from Reagan Ogle’s assist in the 47th minute. Despite relentless pressure from Leyton Orient, an equalizer seemed elusive as time ticked away.

As the match entered stoppage time, it was goalkeeper Josh Keeley who astonishingly came to the rescue. Charging into Oldham’s box, he connected with Tom James’ cross to head home a sensational equalizer in the 99th minute, forcing the game into extra time.

The extra period proved no less dramatic. Daniel Agyei, the English-born Ghanaian striker, had the chance to secure victory late in the first half of extra time but missed a crucial penalty. Unfazed, he rose to the occasion in the dying embers of the game. In the 121st minute, Agyei soared above Oldham’s defenders to meet Sonny Perkins’ pinpoint corner, powering a header into the top right corner to complete a stunning comeback.

This victory, their eighth in 18 meetings against Oldham, propels Leyton Orient into the FA Cup third round, with Agyei’s resilience stealing the spotlight. The team now turns its attention to a crucial League One fixture against Bristol Rovers on December 3rd.