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Dom Ballard scored twice as Leyton Orient came from behind to defeat Bradford 2-1 and dent the Bantams’ promotion hopes.
Bradford scored in the first half through Stephen Humphrys, before Ballard’s double turned things around in the Sky Bet League One contest.
Graham Alexander’s side took the lead in the 17th minute after Humphrys’ right footed shot from long range went into the left bottom left corner.
Humphrys came charging down the left after a fast break and struck a powerful strike. It was the forward’s third goal for the Bantams since joining them in the summer.
Orient got their act together and levelled in the 38th minute when Ballard headed in a good cross from Tyreeq Bakinson.
Ballard scored his second of the game and 10th of the season to put the home side in the lead in the 59th minute, after things got messy in the box.
The forward shot from close range with his left foot into the top left corner to complete the turnaround.
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