Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Neil Ball | N. Ball |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Warren Fletcher | W. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Alan Sturridge | A. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Anthony Benali | A. Benali | | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 48 | | Oleg Wainwright | O. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Mark Le Tissier | M. Le Tissier | | 51 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 44 | | David Vernazza | D. Vernazza | ||||||||
| Les Platt | L. Platt | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Robert Atherton | R. Atherton | |||||||||
| James Prior | J. Prior | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Robbie Adams | R. Adams | |||||||||
| Lomano Gascoigne | L. Gascoigne | | 52 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Carl Charlton | C. Charlton | |||||||||
| Matthew Clemence | M. Clemence | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 | | Danny Pearson | D. Pearson | |||||||||
| Mick Clapham | M. Clapham | | 43 | M | | | 9 | | A | 49 | | Alfred Blake | A. Blake | ||||||||
| Dave Butt | D. Butt | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Nick Pearce | N. Pearce | |||||||||
| Mick Scales | M. Scales | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Gavin Kanu | G. Kanu | |||||||||
| Steve Ball | S. Ball | | 50 | A | | 12 | | G | 43 | | Darren Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Neil Laycock | N. Laycock | | 45 | D | | 13 | | D | 42 | | Anthony Coppinger | A. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Wayne Ince | W. Ince | | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 38 | | James Bastin | J. Bastin | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Mansfield Town. A crowd of 2,859 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.
0.00
0-0Gillingham kick off the first half!
3.13
0-0Carl Charlton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carl Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.54
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, James Prior plays the ball forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Wainwright.
18.51
0-0Robbie Adams makes a probing pass to Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
20.09
0-0Gavin Kanu comes in with a late challenge on Les Platt. Gavin Kanu is given a warning by the referee! Les Platt grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.56
Mark Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Clemence. Matthew Clemence knocks the ball forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.29
Robbie Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
28.15
0-0Nick Pearce hacks Anthony Benali from behind! The referee brings Nick Pearce to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.19
Steve Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Clemence. Matthew Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Mick Scales controls it well on his chest. Mick Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Butt. Dave Butt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.54
Robbie Adams flicks a high pass forward to Nick Pearce who brings the ball under control. Nick Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.53
Matthew Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
44.37
Matthew Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Scales. Mick Scales shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Warren Fletcher!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Mansfield Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
47.31
With a delightful solo run, Danny Pearson stretches the opposition's defence. Danny Pearson shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
49.42
Carl Charlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.22
0-0Dave Butt comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Wainwright. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Wainwright stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.21
Carl Charlton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Pearce. Nick Pearce shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
60.25
0-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Ball replacing Steve Fletcher, Neil Laycock replacing James Prior and Wayne Ince replacing Dave Butt .
61.32
Matthew Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Mick Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.42
0-1Alan Sturridge knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton hits a low pass to Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Neil Ball had no chance!! Goal for Mansfield Town!
71.01
Lomano Gascoigne receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil Laycock. Lomano Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales skips past David Vernazza! Mick Scales cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
73.43
Matthew Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Ince. Wayne Ince edges inside the box! Wayne Ince cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.53
Robbie Adams hits a low pass to Alfred Blake. Alfred Blake plays a one-two with Gavin Kanu and rushes in on goal... Alfred Blake cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Mansfield Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.10
Matthew Clemence chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Ince. Wayne Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.00
Steve Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick Clapham. Mick Clapham flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Ince who brings the ball under control. Wayne Ince shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
81.14
Robert Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Kanu. Gavin Kanu cuts inside the box! Gavin Kanu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
83.42
With great vision, Mick Clapham plays the ball forward to Mick Scales. Mick Scales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Sturridge.
84.51
Alan Sturridge boots it upfield. Nick Pearce plays a scrappy one-two with Alfred Blake and advances towards the goal... Nick Pearce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28.2%
Scorers
| Alfred Blake 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Blake of Mansfield Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Ball (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Benali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mark Le Tissier (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Les Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Prior (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Gascoigne (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthew Clemence (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Mick Clapham (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dave Butt (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Mick Scales (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Steve Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Laycock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Wayne Ince (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Warren Fletcher (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alan Sturridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Vernazza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Atherton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Robbie Adams (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carl Charlton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Danny Pearson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alfred Blake (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Nick Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Kanu (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Darren Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Coppinger (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Bastin (MID) | 0 | |