Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Rochdale | Rochdale | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Bramble | N. Bramble |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Sol Bolton | S. Bolton | |||||||||
| Aaron Williams | A. Williams | | 49 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Ben Impey | B. Impey | |||||||||
| Peter Harley | P. Harley | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 43 | | Andy Drake | A. Drake | |||||||||
| Tommy Stewart | T. Stewart | | 44 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Alexander Sherwood | A. Sherwood | ||||||||
| Arthur McManaman | A. McManaman | | 48 | M | | 5 | | M | 45 | | Jon Waters | J. Waters | |||||||||
| Niccolo Maddison | N. Maddison | | 45 | M | | 6 | | | M | 43 | | Jamie Clarke | J. Clarke | ||||||||
| Stuart Murrin | S. Murrin | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 40 | | James Hughes | J. Hughes | |||||||||
| Darius Myers | D. Myers | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 |  | Neil Gemmell | N. Gemmell | |||||||||
| Brian Banks | B. Banks | | 40 | M | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Danny James | D. James | |||||||||
| Alistair Bellamy | A. Bellamy | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Frank Forbes | F. Forbes | |||||||||
| Jacob Bridge | J. Bridge | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 36 | | Graeme Grantt | G. Grantt | |||||||||
| Scott Stone | S. Stone | | 43 | G | | 12 | | G | 36 | | Damien Mason | D. Mason | |||||||||
| Daniel Wright | D. Wright | | 43 | D | | 13 | | G | 36 | | Arthur Riggott | A. Riggott | |||||||||
| Glynn Stone | G. Stone | | 42 | A | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Bill Plowright | B. Plowright | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 2,541 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Dodd.
0.00
0-0Rochdale kick off and get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Tommy Stewart hits a low pass to Darius Myers. Darius Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sol Bolton who gathers it comfortably.
9.46
0-0Niccolo Maddison runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Niccolo Maddison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
12.04
0-0Tommy Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Grantt. The referee calls over Tommy Stewart and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Grantt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.24
0-0Arthur McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Bridge controls it well on his chest. Jacob Bridge knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alistair Bellamy is offside!
20.16
0-0Darius Myers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Sol Bolton manages to keep it out.
21.23
Andy Drake advances with the ball. Andy Drake makes a probing pass to Graeme Grantt. Graeme Grantt advances inside the box! Graeme Grantt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Nicholas Bramble.
27.24
Tommy Stewart makes a simple pass to Darius Myers. Darius Myers flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Bellamy controls it well on his chest. Alistair Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Sol Bolton. Excellent save.
30.30
0-0With a delightful solo run, Jon Waters stretches the opposition's defence. Jon Waters plays a one-two with Danny James and rushes in on goal... Aaron Williams barges into Jon Waters. Penalty not given!!
36.24
Peter Harley knocks the ball forward to Brian Banks. Brian Banks threads a neat ball through to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.28
0-0Frank Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Peter Harley. The referee warns Frank Forbes to calm down! Peter Harley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Jamie Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Gillingham kick off and get the second half underway!
49.58
Jon Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny James. Danny James kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Forbes but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.36
Arthur McManaman threads a neat ball through to Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy threads the ball through to Jacob Bridge but he's offside!
59.30
James Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.01
0-0Gillingham have made a substitution with Daniel Wright replacing Stuart Murrin .Rochdale have made a substitution with Bill Plowright replacing Graeme Grantt .
63.27
Jon Waters hacks Brian Banks from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Banks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.05
James Hughes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes plays a quick one-two with Danny James and rushes in on goal... Frank Forbes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.46
0-0Aaron Williams hacks Neil Gemmell from behind! Aaron Williams is shown the yellow card! Neil Gemmell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.30
Gillingham have made a substitution with Scott Stone replacing Niccolo Maddison .
83.44
Ben Impey threads the ball through to James Hughes. James Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Plowright. Bill Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Frank Forbes. Frank Forbes flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
84.12
Jamie Clarke laces a through ball forward to Danny James. Danny James shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.09
Ben Impey flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Clarke who brings the ball under control. Jamie Clarke advances with the ball. Jamie Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Danny James. Danny James connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.50
Alexander Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. James Hughes collects the pass. James Hughes makes a simple pass to Danny James. Danny James puts a great ball through. Bill Plowright runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
1-0Darius Myers threads a neat ball through to Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Sol Bolton had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
28.9%
44.6%
26.5%
Scorers
| Jacob Bridge 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Bridge of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicholas Bramble (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aaron Williams (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Peter Harley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Stewart (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Arthur McManaman (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Maddison (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stuart Murrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Darius Myers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Brian Banks (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alistair Bellamy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jacob Bridge (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Scott Stone (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Wright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Glynn Stone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sol Bolton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ben Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Drake (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alexander Sherwood (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jon Waters (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Jamie Clarke (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | James Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Frank Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graeme Grantt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Damien Mason (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arthur Riggott (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Plowright (MID) | 6 | |