Crewe withstood intense second-half pressure from Orient to record only their second away win of the season courtesy of Nicky Maynard's goal. Crewe debutant Gary Roberts forced keeper Stuart Nelson into a save at full stretch and the visitors also had a Byron Moore goal ruled out.
Maynard exploited uncertainty in Orient's defence soon after Tamika Mkandawire went off due to injury.
Orient improved after the break but they were unable to pull level.
Leyton Orient: Nelson, Purches, Saah, Mkandawire (Oji 24), Daniels, Barcham (Demetriou 33), Terry, Chambers, Corden (Gray 74), Boyd, Ibehre.
Subs Not Used: Melligan, Morris.
Booked: Daniels.
Crewe: Williams, Woodards, Baudet (Abbey 59), O'Donnell, Boyle, Rix, Gary Roberts, Schumacher, Gary Roberts (Pope 79), Maynard, Moore (Cox 68).
Subs Not Used: Bopp, Lowe.
Booked: Baudet.
Goals: Maynard 26.
Att: 3,881.
Ref: Grant Hegley (Hertfordshire).
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