Match Report


BlackpoolBlackpool     GillinghamGillingham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jacob HaynesJ. Haynes51
G
captain1
G
41Neil BallN. Ball
Jody RodgersJ. Rodgers55
D
2
D
64Steve FletcherS. Fletcher
Terry FroggattT. Froggatt53
D
3
D
54Anthony BenaliA. Benali
Martin MilliganM. Milligan43
D
4
D
50Mark Le TissierM. Le Tissier
Gilles DefoeG. Defoe40
D
5
D
48Les PlattL. Platt
Des WalshD. Walsh36
D
6
M
59James PriorJ. Prior
Spencer HulmeS. Hulme63
M
7
M
57George CarterG. Carter
Del ThirlwellD. Thirlwell56
M
8
M
52Lomano GascoigneL. Gascoigne
George WinterburnG. Winterburn41
M
9captain
M
49Matthew ClemenceM. Clemence
Glynn KasperG. Kasper62
A
10
A
51Dave ButtD. Butt
Teddy CotteeT. Cottee58
A
11
A
50Steve BallS. Ball
 
George AdamsG. Adams58
A
12
A
49Mick ScalesM. Scales
Brendan CoppingerB. Coppinger54
A
13
A
45Wayne InceW. Ince
Harry DelaneyH. Delaney53
A
14
D
45Neil LaycockN. Laycock

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 2,482 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Anthony Wetherall.


0.00
The first half starts with Blackpool kicking off!
2.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Gilles Defoe plays the ball forward to Del Thirlwell. Del Thirlwell flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Cottee who takes it down. Teddy Cottee threads a neat, attacking ball through to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.57
Lomano Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Steve Ball who brings the ball under control. Steve Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.10
Del Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
16.30
George Carter catches Del Thirlwell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Del Thirlwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.16
Matthew Clemence threads a neat ball through to Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
26.23
Dave Butt catches Gilles Defoe on the ankles. The referee calls over Dave Butt and shows him a yellow card! Gilles Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.01
Anthony Benali threads a neat ball through to Lomano Gascoigne. Lomano Gascoigne hits a low pass to Dave Butt. Dave Butt finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.20
Lomano Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Dave Butt who brings the ball under control. Dave Butt whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ball. Steve Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jacob Haynes!
30.13
Steve Ball comes in with a late challenge on Terry Froggatt. Steve Ball is given a warning by the referee! Terry Froggatt stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.23
Mark Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, George Carter. George Carter brings the ball forward. George Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Butt. Dave Butt beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Martin Milligan's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
33.46
It's a corner kick. James Prior kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. George Carter shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.46
Steve Ball clumsily knocks into Jody Rodgers. The referee warns Steve Ball again to calm down! Jody Rodgers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.22
Anthony Benali makes a strong solo run forward. Anthony Benali hits a low pass to Dave Butt. Dave Butt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Defoe.
45.00
Jody Rodgers threads the ball through to George Winterburn. George Winterburn hits a low pass to Teddy Cottee. Teddy Cottee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gillingham kick off and get the second half underway!
48.45
Les Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Clemence. Matthew Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Dave Butt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dave Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.22
Anthony Benali knocks the ball forward to Lomano Gascoigne. Lomano Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Steve Ball. Steve Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jacob Haynes manages to gather it.
53.55
Del Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Teddy Cottee. Teddy Cottee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.43
Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with George Adams replacing Martin Milligan, Brendan Coppinger replacing Del Thirlwell and Harry Delaney replacing Teddy Cottee .Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Mick Scales replacing Steve Fletcher, Wayne Ince replacing James Prior and Neil Laycock replacing Dave Butt .
61.50
George Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Delaney. Harry Delaney cuts inside the box! Harry Delaney cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Neil Ball gets down and covers it.
63.01
Spencer Hulme threads a neat ball through to Harry Delaney. Harry Delaney advances inside the box! Harry Delaney tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Neil Ball manages to gather it.
72.02
George Carter brings the ball forward. George Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Walsh.
78.37
George Carter hacks Brendan Coppinger from behind! The referee calls over George Carter and warns him to calm down! Brendan Coppinger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.29
George Winterburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Benali.
83.27
George Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Delaney. Harry Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Benali.
84.15
Des Walsh threads a neat ball through to George Winterburn. George Winterburn makes an attacking run forward. George Winterburn makes a probing pass between the defence to Glynn Kasper. Glynn Kasper looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Glynn Kasper!
87.29
George Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Harry Delaney who brings the ball under control. Harry Delaney knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Blackpool

Gillingham
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
28%
46.3%
25.6%

Scorers
Glynn Kasper 2, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Glynn Kasper of Blackpool

Match Ratings
1.Jacob Haynes (GK)
6
2.Jody Rodgers (DEF)
6
3.Terry Froggatt (DEF)
6
4.Martin Milligan (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Defoe (DEF)
6
6.Des Walsh (DEF)
6
7.Spencer Hulme (MID)
6
8.Del Thirlwell (MID)
6
9.George Winterburn (MID)
8
10.Glynn Kasper (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Teddy Cottee (ATT)
6
 
12.George Adams (ATT)
6
13.Brendan Coppinger (ATT)
6
14.Harry Delaney (ATT)
7

1.Neil Ball (GK)
6
2.Steve Fletcher (DEF)
6
3.Anthony Benali (DEF)
7
4.Mark Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Les Platt (DEF)
6
6.James Prior (MID)
6
7.George Carter (MID)yellow card
6
8.Lomano Gascoigne (MID)
6
9.Matthew Clemence (MID)
6
10.Dave Butt (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Steve Ball (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Scales (ATT)
6
13.Wayne Ince (ATT)
6
14.Neil Laycock (DEF)
6