Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Torquay United | Torquay United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Ball | N. Ball |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Chris Thatcher | C. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Darius Unsworth | D. Unsworth | |||||||||
| Anthony Benali | A. Benali | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Peter Maclean | P. Maclean | |||||||||
| Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Warren Gordon | W. Gordon | |||||||||
| Les Platt | L. Platt | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 |  | Alexander Höfer | A. Höfer | |||||||||
| James Prior | J. Prior | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Anthony Gordon | A. Gordon | |||||||||
| Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Adam Brown | A. Brown | |||||||||
| Matthew Clemence | M. Clemence | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 |  | Alex Mcallister | A. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Mick Clapham | M. Clapham | | 43 | M |  | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Damien Mcleod | D. Mcleod | ||||||||
| Dave Butt | D. Butt | | 52 | A | | 10 | | | A | 54 | | Craig Standing | C. Standing | ||||||||
| Mick Scales | M. Scales | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | |||||||||
| Steve Ball | S. Ball | | 50 | A | | 12 | | D | 51 | | Gary Palmer | G. Palmer | |||||||||
| Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 48 |  | Jose Semedo | J. Semedo | |||||||||
| Wayne Ince | W. Ince | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 45 | | Edward Clegg | E. Clegg | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 2,857 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simon Stockdale.
0.00
0-0Torquay United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
0-0Warren Gordon darts forward. Warren Gordon threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.15
0-0Mick Scales comes in with a late challenge on Warren Gordon. Mick Scales is shown the yellow card! Warren Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.13
Adam Brown decides to run forward with the ball. Adam Brown whips in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.06
0-0Les Platt sees James Prior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Prior flicks a high pass forward. Mick Scales controls it well on his chest. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.36
0-0Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Paul Duberry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Duberry rushes past Anthony Benali! Paul Duberry comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Neil Ball reads it well. Good keeping!
12.48
0-0Anthony Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing collects the pass. Craig Standing makes a great pass forward. Damien Mcleod runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.27
Adam Brown knocks the ball forward to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry shoots from long range. Good keeping from Neil Ball as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
16.22
0-0Corner kick to Torquay United. Anthony Gordon plays it short to Peter Maclean. Peter Maclean knocks the ball into the box. Mick Scales reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.28
Adam Brown runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adam Brown skips past Anthony Benali! Some silky footwork from Adam Brown provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Neil Ball.
22.41
0-0Anthony Benali catches Damien Mcleod on the ankles. Anthony Benali is given a warning by the referee! Damien Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.19
Matthew Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Dave Butt collects the pass. Dave Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Scales but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.24
Mark Le Tissier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Gascoigne. Lomano Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.14
Lomano Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
33.30
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.25
Alex Mcallister hits a low pass to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry makes a great pass forward. Damien Mcleod runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Gillingham kick off and get the second half underway!
49.59
With great vision, Mick Clapham plays the ball forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.51
Adam Brown comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Clemence. The referee warns Adam Brown to calm down! Matthew Clemence stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.37
Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod whips in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.02
Peter Maclean barges into Mick Scales. Peter Maclean is given a warning by the referee! Mick Scales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.04
Alexander Höfer makes a probing pass to Adam Brown. Adam Brown makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ball who gathers it comfortably.
60.14
0-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Neil Laycock replacing James Prior and Wayne Ince replacing Dave Butt .Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Damien Mcleod .
63.57
Darius Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Gordon controls it well on his chest. Anthony Gordon makes a simple pass to Edward Clegg. Edward Clegg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.05
Neil Laycock flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Ince collects the pass. Wayne Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
89.52
Without breaking stride, Les Platt plays the ball forward to Matthew Clemence. Matthew Clemence plays the ball forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Brown of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthew Clemence (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mick Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Scales (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darius Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Maclean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Warren Gordon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexander Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Gordon (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Adam Brown (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Alex Mcallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Duberry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gary Palmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edward Clegg (DEF) | 6 | |