Sean Clare’s Brilliance Guides Leyton Orient to Victory Over Stevenage
English-Ghanaian defender Sean Clare delivered a standout performance as Leyton Orient edged past Stevenage with a narrow 1-0 win in a tense League One encounter.
From the opening whistle, Leyton Orient set the tempo. Striker Dan Agyei signaled their attacking intent early, whipping in a dangerous cross that deflected for a corner, keeping Stevenage on the back foot.
The breakthrough came through a moment of magic from Clare. In the 23rd minute, the versatile defender unleashed a precise looping volley, which found Charlie Kelman in the box. Kelman made no mistake, heading home his 15th goal of the season to give Orient a deserved lead.
Stevenage fought back, applying pressure late in the first half, but Clare marshaled the defense with composure, ensuring Orient held their slim advantage going into the break.
The second half saw more dominance from the hosts. In the 56th minute, an overlapping run from Jack Currie threatened to double the lead, but Stevenage goalkeeper Murphy Cooper reacted swiftly to block the danger.
Despite their best efforts, Stevenage found no way through a resolute Orient backline. Clare, who has now made 21 appearances this season with two goals and two assists, showcased his defensive prowess and attacking vision, playing a crucial role in securing all three points.