Match Report


GillinghamGillingham     Norwich CityNorwich City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicholas BrambleN. Bramble44
G
1
G
66Les MintoL. Minto
Aaron WilliamsA. Williams49
D
2
D
62Scott MersonS. Merson
Peter HarleyP. Harley44
D
3
D
61Steven AthertonS. Atherton
Tommy StewartT. Stewart44
D
captain4
D
59Vitor LimaV. Lima
Arthur McManamanA. McManaman48
M
5
D
57Fausto ColomboF. Colombo
Niccolo MaddisonN. Maddison45
M
6
M
62Brian ThirlwellB. Thirlwell
Stuart MurrinS. Murrin42
M
7captain
M
59Brian TaylorB. Taylor
Darius MyersD. Myers41
M
8
M
56Gareth AdamsG. Adams
Brian BanksB. Banks40
M
9
M
49Duncan WoodcockD. Woodcock
Alistair BellamyA. Bellamy49
A
10
M
45Ruel FletcherR. Fletcher
Jacob BridgeJ. Bridge47
A
11
A
44Robert RodgersR. Rodgers
 
Scott StoneS. Stone43
G
12
D
51Eoin DaviesE. Davies
Daniel WrightD. Wright43
D
13
A
44Craig ShearerC. Shearer
Glynn StoneG. Stone42
A
14
A
42Luke StandingL. Standing

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 2,464 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 4-5-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Bould.


0.00
Norwich City kick off!
16.13
Aaron Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Myers. Darius Myers flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Bridge who takes it down. Jacob Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.42
Brian Taylor receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Woodcock. Brian Taylor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nicholas Bramble had no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
28.48
Brian Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Williams.
32.39
Brian Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward to Robert Rodgers who brings the ball under control. Robert Rodgers finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.16
Tommy Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Maddison controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Maddison knocks the ball forward to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Les Minto who gathers it comfortably.
36.31
Steven Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Woodcock. Duncan Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Robert Rodgers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Rodgers edges inside the box! Robert Rodgers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.56
Brian Banks passes the ball forward to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge rushes past Vitor Lima! Jacob Bridge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.57
Vitor Lima plays the ball forward to Brian Taylor. Brian Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
Tommy Stewart knocks the ball forward to Brian Banks. Brian Banks knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
48.20
Brian Thirlwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Norwich City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.52
Gillingham have made a substitution with Daniel Wright replacing Stuart Murrin .
67.14
With great vision, Brian Taylor plays the ball forward to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.57
Gillingham have made a substitution with Scott Stone replacing Niccolo Maddison .
83.28
Ruel Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Stewart.
87.21
Duncan Woodcock threads the ball through to Robert Rodgers. Robert Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Aaron Williams plays the ball forward to Darius Myers. Darius Myers makes a simple pass to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge plays a one-two with Alistair Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Jacob Bridge tries a spectacular strike. Les Minto gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Gillingham

Norwich City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.1%
48.6%
20.3%

Scorers
Jacob Bridge 45
Brian Taylor 20

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)
7
3.Peter Harley (DEF)
6
4.Tommy Stewart (DEF)
6
5.Arthur McManaman (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Maddison (MID)
6
7.Stuart Murrin (MID)
6
8.Darius Myers (MID)
6
9.Brian Banks (MID)
7
10.Alistair Bellamy (ATT)
6
11.Jacob Bridge (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Scott Stone (GK)
6
13.Daniel Wright (DEF)
6
14.Glynn Stone (ATT)
0

1.Les Minto (GK)
6
2.Scott Merson (DEF)
6
3.Steven Atherton (DEF)
6
4.Vitor Lima (DEF)
6
5.Fausto Colombo (DEF)
6
6.Brian Thirlwell (MID)
6
7.Brian Taylor (MID)goal scored
9
8.Gareth Adams (MID)
6
9.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
6
10.Ruel Fletcher (MID)
6
11.Robert Rodgers (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Davies (DEF)
0
13.Craig Shearer (ATT)
0
14.Luke Standing (ATT)
0