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Stockport slam officials after Leyton Orient playoff draw: ‘Worst decision in 15 years’

Charlie Kelman is congratulated after scoring Leyton Orient’s equaliser.
Charlie Kelman (right) is congratulated after scoring Leyton Orient’s equaliser. Photograph: Joe Toth/Shutterstock

The Stockport manager Dave Challinor attacked “the worst decision I have seen in 15 years of management” after Leyton Orient salvaged a late draw in a pulsating and controversial League One playoff semi-final first leg at Brisbane Road.

Charlie Kelman put the home side ahead on 30 minutes when he slotted home from six yards, with the officials failing to spot he was clearly in an offside position when the ball was flicked on by Omar Beckles. The video assistant referee system will be in use for the final at Wembley but has not been deployed in any of the semi-finals.

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