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Leyton Orient 1-1 Cardiff City: ‘Brave’ Yousef Salech rescues a point for Bluebirds

Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy was full of praise for goalscorer Yousef Salech as they came from behind to draw at Leyton Orient.

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 January 2026

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LEYTON ORIENT 1
Ballard 12

CARDIFF CITY 1
Salech 33
Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy was full of praise for goalscorer Yousef Salech as they came from behind to draw at Leyton Orient.
A fine solo effort from the Dane cancelled out a Dom Ballard opener, keeping the South Wales side at the top of the table.
Salech scored one and almost created another for Alex Robertson, although a mistake from goalkeeper Nathan Trott gifted the hosts the lead.
However, Barry-Murphy gave backing to both goalscorer and shotstopper after a tough afternoon.
Really good
He said: “You...

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