Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,082 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Lua-Lua.


0.00
Gillingham kick off and get the first half underway!
6.18
Tomasz Wilimowski deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Formon. Morris Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Ivan Milburn. That should have been a goal!
10.43
Dean Gray flicks a high ball forward to Morris Formon who takes it down. Morris Formon kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.35
Ralph Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Scowcroft. Steven Scowcroft changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Phil Eustace.
24.13
Ivan Milburn clumsily knocks into Morris Formon. The referee warns Ivan Milburn to calm down! Morris Formon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.54
Ugo Davies sees Peter Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Shearer takes it forward alone. Peter Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Tolley.
32.06
Tim Tolley threads a neat ball through to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ugo Davies.
33.44
Dennis Hunt catches Steven De Jong on the ankles. The referee warns Dennis Hunt to calm down! Steven De Jong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.36
Dean Gray threads the ball through to Linus Schöll. Linus Schöll flicks a high pass forward. Morris Formon controls it well on his chest. Morris Formon shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.28
Steven De Jong knocks the ball forward to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty makes a probing pass to James Mcgreal but he's offside!
40.41
Peter Shearer makes a simple pass to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski whips in a cross ball towards Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Carl Fletcher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
47.38
Morris Formon slams into Ivan Milburn with his studs up. Morris Formon is shown the red card!! Ivan Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.51
Dean Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Fletcher. Jody Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski whips in a cross ball towards Baldur Sigurjónsson. Tim Tolley hacks Baldur Sigurjónsson from behind! Baldur Sigurjónsson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.53
Dean Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Shearer. With a delightful solo run, Peter Shearer stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.43
Peter Shearer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
60.51
Leicester City have made a substitution with Kelvin Brand replacing Dennis Hunt .
66.19
Harvey Christie flicks a high pass forward. James Mcgreal controls it well on his chest. James Mcgreal shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.21
With imagination, Baldur Sigurjónsson plays the ball forward to Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Carl Fletcher.
72.23
Peter Shearer takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Jody Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.02
Harvey Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Gillingham!
77.02
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Emile King replacing Steven Scowcroft and Craig Vernazza replacing Jon Pearce .Leicester City have made a substitution with Paolo Harrison replacing Ugo Davies .
78.24
Kelvin Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Carl Fletcher. Excellent save.
85.10
Peter Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Peter Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Carl Fletcher!
87.04
Ralph Greaves plays the ball forward to Tim Tolley. Tim Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Britton. Wes Britton plays a one-two with Robbie Batty and rushes in on goal... Wes Britton looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
50%
20.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Baldur Sigurjónsson of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Carl Fletcher (GK)
6
2.Ralph Greaves (DEF)
6
3.Ivan Milburn (DEF)
6
4.Tim Tolley (DEF)
6
5.Jon Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Steven Scowcroft (MID)
6
7.James Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Harvey Christie (MID)
6
9.Wes Britton (MID)
6
10.Steven De Jong (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Robbie Batty (ATT)
6
 
12.Niccolo Wright (GK)
0
13.Emile King (MID)
6
14.Craig Vernazza (MID)
6

1.Dale Dichio (GK)
6
2.Jody Fletcher (DEF)
6
3.Dean Gray (DEF)
6
4.Ugo Davies (DEF)
6
5.Phil Eustace (DEF)
6
6.Peter Shearer (MID)
8
7.Dennis Hunt (MID)
6
8.Linus Schöll (MID)
6
9.Baldur Sigurjónsson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Tomasz Wilimowski (ATT)
6
11.Morris Formon (ATT)red card
3
 
12.Paolo Harrison (MID)
6
13.Kelvin Brand (MID)
6
14.Stephen Pennant (ATT)
0