Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Fletcher | C. Fletcher |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | John Crooks | J. Crooks | |||||||||
| Ralph Greaves | R. Greaves | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 53 | | Oleg Adams | O. Adams | ||||||||
| Ivan Milburn | I. Milburn | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 52 | | Rio Robinson | R. Robinson | |||||||||
| Tim Tolley | T. Tolley | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Darren Beresford | D. Beresford | |||||||||
| Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | | 49 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Eddie Oakes | E. Oakes | |||||||||
| Steven Scowcroft | S. Scowcroft | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Ruel Williamson | R. Williamson | |||||||||
| James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Alexander Bridges | A. Bridges | ||||||||
| Harvey Christie | H. Christie | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 40 | | Stanley Ball | S. Ball | |||||||||
| Wes Britton | W. Britton | | 49 | M | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Mervin Mike | M. Mike | |||||||||
| Steven De Jong | S. De Jong |  | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 46 | | Jody McManaman | J. McManaman | |||||||||
| Robbie Batty | R. Batty | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Francis Beckham | F. Beckham | |||||||||
| Niccolo Wright | N. Wright | | 60 | G | | 12 | | D | 46 | | Ugo Blake | U. Blake | |||||||||
| Emile King | E. King | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 43 | | Stanley George | S. George | |||||||||
| Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 47 | M | | 14 | | G | 42 | | Bill Scales | B. Scales | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Hull City. A crowd of 3,907 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Mccann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
12.09
1-0Tim Tolley threads a neat ball through to Ralph Greaves. Ralph Greaves hits a low pass to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty plays a quick one-two with Steven De Jong and rushes in on goal... Robbie Batty tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.33
1-0Alexander Bridges runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.16
1-0Harvey Christie clumsily knocks into Ruel Williamson. The referee warns Harvey Christie to calm down! Ruel Williamson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.22
1-0Robbie Batty clumsily knocks into Stanley Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.56
Alexander Bridges threads the ball through to Mervin Mike. Mervin Mike shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
39.04
Eddie Oakes hits a low pass to Mervin Mike. Mervin Mike plays a one-two with Jody McManaman and rushes in on goal... Mervin Mike side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.31
1-0Without breaking stride, Stanley Ball plays the ball forward to Francis Beckham. Francis Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
44.29
Ralph Greaves runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ralph Greaves plays a one-two with Robbie Batty and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ralph Greaves provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hull City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hull City kick off!
55.55
Oleg Adams flicks a high ball forward to Stanley Ball who takes it down. Stanley Ball flicks a high ball forward to Francis Beckham who takes it down. Francis Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Eddie Oakes and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Francis Beckham provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.42
James Mcgreal comes in with a late challenge on Jody McManaman. The referee brings James Mcgreal to one side and gives him a warning! Jody McManaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.03
1-0Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Ugo Blake replacing Oleg Adams and Bill Scales replacing Stanley Ball .
63.03
Ralph Greaves threads the ball through to Wes Britton. Wes Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.48
James Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Steven Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Steven Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
69.20
Alexander Bridges flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Williamson. Ruel Williamson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Fletcher who gathers it comfortably.
73.33
Harvey Christie laces a weighted ball forward to Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty cuts inside the box! Robbie Batty rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.12
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Emile King replacing Steven Scowcroft and Craig Vernazza replacing Jon Pearce .Hull City have made a substitution with Stanley George replacing Alexander Bridges .
87.40
1-0Wes Britton laces a weighted ball forward to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong makes a probing pass to Robbie Batty but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
21.4%
53.6%
25%
Scorers
| Robbie Batty 12 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Batty of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Greaves (DEF) | 8 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 10. | Steven De Jong (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Robbie Batty (ATT) |   | 9 |
| 12. | Niccolo Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile King (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Crooks (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oleg Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rio Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Oakes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruel Williamson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alexander Bridges (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stanley Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jody McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francis Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ugo Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bill Scales (GK) | 6 | |