Match Report
| Yeovil Town | Yeovil Town |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Owen | S. Owen |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 41 | | Neil Ball | N. Ball | |||||||||
| Matthew May | M. May | | 53 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Norman Lawrence | N. Lawrence | | 49 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Anthony Benali | A. Benali | ||||||||
| Emile Lockley | E. Lockley | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Mike Barrett | M. Barrett | | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 48 | | Les Platt | L. Platt | |||||||||
| Terry Mortensen | T. Mortensen | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | James Prior | J. Prior | |||||||||
| Andy Henry | A. Henry | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | George Carter | G. Carter | |||||||||
| Jermaine Jess | J. Jess | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Frank Vickers | F. Vickers | | 57 | A | | 9 | | | M | 49 | | Matthew Clemence | M. Clemence | ||||||||
| Alberto Owen | A. Owen | | 47 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Dave Butt | D. Butt | |||||||||
| Wes Kerr | W. Kerr | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Steve Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Eoin Roberts | E. Roberts | | 60 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Mick Scales | M. Scales | |||||||||
| Jacob Wallwork | J. Wallwork | | 51 | G | | 13 | | A | 45 | | Wayne Ince | W. Ince | |||||||||
| Emile Newby | E. Newby | | 43 | D | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Huish Park where Yeovil Town play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Yeovil Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Yeovil Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Yeovil Town kick off the first half!
3.07
0-0Emile Lockley darts forward. Emile Lockley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ball who gathers it comfortably.
8.42
0-0Terry Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Neil Ball gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
9.09
0-0Jermaine Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Owen. Alberto Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.38
Les Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Clemence. Matthew Clemence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Butt. Dave Butt shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
14.29
0-0Norman Lawrence catches Steve Ball on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steve Ball runs off the knock.
16.37
Norman Lawrence threads the ball through to Mike Barrett. Mike Barrett threads a neat ball through to Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Le Tissier.
26.55
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.30
James Prior brings the ball forward. James Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.55
Yeovil Town are in full control of this game.
30.54
Matthew Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
40.42
Andy Henry receives the ball from a throw-in from Jermaine Jess. Andy Henry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Henry knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Vickers. Frank Vickers finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
45.00
Yeovil Town are in full control of this game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Yeovil Town appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Yeovil Town players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Gillingham kick off and get the second half underway!
53.46
0-0Emile Lockley catches Steve Ball on the ankles. The referee warns Emile Lockley to calm down! Steve Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.04
Jermaine Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr skips past Mark Le Tissier! Wes Kerr rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.30
0-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Mick Scales replacing Steve Fletcher, Wayne Ince replacing James Prior and Neil Laycock replacing Dave Butt .
61.36
Matthew May hacks Neil Laycock from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Laycock runs off the knock.
75.50
George Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.43
0-0George Carter runs straight at the opposition's defence. George Carter passes the ball forward to Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Norman Lawrence.
79.51
0-0Matthew Clemence takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to George Carter. Emile Lockley steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
81.13
Lomano Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Laycock. Neil Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Ball. Steve Ball gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.35
Andy Henry threads the ball through to Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.38
Andy Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Kerr. Wes Kerr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
31.4%
44.3%
24.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norman Lawrence of Yeovil Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steve Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Matthew May (DEF) |  | 4 |
| 3. | Norman Lawrence (DEF) | | 9 |
| 4. | Emile Lockley (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Mike Barrett (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Terry Mortensen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Henry (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jermaine Jess (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frank Vickers (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Alberto Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Kerr (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eoin Roberts (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Wallwork (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emile Newby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | George Carter (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Matthew Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Mick Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |