Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Southampton | Southampton | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carl Fletcher | C. Fletcher |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 51 | | Gary Mendez | G. Mendez | |||||||||
| Ralph Greaves | R. Greaves | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 |  | Gabriele Giampieretti | G. Giampieretti | |||||||||
| Ivan Milburn | I. Milburn | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 |  | John McNeill | J. McNeill | |||||||||
| Tim Tolley | T. Tolley | | 51 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Jason Mendonca | J. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | | 49 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Anthony Mendez | A. Mendez | |||||||||
| Steven Scowcroft | S. Scowcroft | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Eoin Summerbell | E. Summerbell | |||||||||
| James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | | 51 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 53 | | Craig Heskey | C. Heskey | |||||||
| Wes Britton | W. Britton | | 49 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Edward Blake | E. Blake | |||||||||
| Emile King | E. King | | 47 | M | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Kieron Barrett | K. Barrett | |||||||||
| Steven De Jong | S. De Jong |  | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Jamie Shearer | J. Shearer | |||||||||
| Robbie Batty | R. Batty | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Eddie Blake | E. Blake | |||||||||
| Niccolo Wright | N. Wright | | 60 | G | | 12 | | D | 52 | | Joe Weaver | J. Weaver | |||||||||
| Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Ben Prior | B. Prior | |||||||||
| Syd Taylor | S. Taylor | | 47 | G | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Robert Deane | R. Deane | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Southampton. A crowd of 4,539 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
0.00
0-0Southampton kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
0-0James Mcgreal surges forward with the ball. James Mcgreal plays a one-two with Robbie Batty and advances towards the goal... James Mcgreal tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.22
Eoin Summerbell knocks the ball forward to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
14.58
0-0Eoin Summerbell chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey threads the ball through to Kieron Barrett but he's offside!
18.43
0-0Wes Britton barges into Eoin Summerbell. Wes Britton is shown the yellow card! Eoin Summerbell runs off the knock.
24.36
Jason Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Edward Blake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Blake comfortably collects the pass. Eddie Blake tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
26.32
Jason Mendonca flicks a high pass forward to Edward Blake who brings the ball under control. Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Barrett controls it well on his chest. Kieron Barrett plays a scrappy one-two with Jamie Shearer and advances towards the goal... Kieron Barrett comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.56
With a delightful solo run, Robbie Batty stretches the opposition's defence. Robbie Batty sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.07
Without breaking stride, Edward Blake plays the ball forward to Eoin Summerbell. Eoin Summerbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
32.01
Jon Pearce knocks the ball forward to Emile King. Emile King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.24
Eoin Summerbell comes in with a late challenge on Wes Britton. The referee calls over Eoin Summerbell and shows him a yellow card! Wes Britton runs off the knock.
34.05
Jason Mendonca kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Heskey. Craig Heskey shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
36.00
0-0Ivan Milburn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ivan Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Steven De Jong collects the pass. Steven De Jong knocks in a cross ball towards Emile King. Emile King makes a deft header. Gary Mendez manages to gather it easily.
39.54
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.03
John McNeill threads a neat ball through to Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
0-0Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward. Kieron Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kieron Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Milburn.
57.31
Robbie Batty plays the ball forward to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gary Mendez manages to keep it out.
60.43
0-0Southampton have made a substitution with Robert Deane replacing Kieron Barrett .
71.06
Gabriele Giampieretti threads a neat ball through to Edward Blake. Edward Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake cuts inside the box! Eddie Blake shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.11
0-0Ivan Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Robert Deane. Ivan Milburn is warned by the referee! Robert Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.21
Craig Heskey flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Shearer who brings the ball under control. Jamie Shearer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Eddie Blake. Eddie Blake rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.10
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Craig Vernazza replacing Steven Scowcroft and Syd Taylor replacing Jon Pearce .Southampton have made a substitution with Joe Weaver replacing Gabriele Giampieretti .
78.20
Edward Blake flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Blake holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Blake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Deane but he's offside!
79.05
Craig Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Batty who brings the ball under control. Robbie Batty threads the ball through to Wes Britton but he's offside!
85.57
Edward Blake comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Milburn. Edward Blake is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Milburn runs off the knock.
87.42
Eoin Summerbell threads a neat ball through to Jamie Shearer. Jamie Shearer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Carl Fletcher.
88.17
0-0Craig Heskey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Tim Tolley comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.6%
50.6%
20.8%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tim Tolley of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carl Fletcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ralph Greaves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivan Milburn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tim Tolley (DEF) | 9 | |
| 5. | Jon Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Steven Scowcroft (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Mcgreal (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Wes Britton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Emile King (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steven De Jong (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robbie Batty (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Niccolo Wright (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Syd Taylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gary Mendez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Giampieretti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Mendonca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Anthony Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Summerbell (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Craig Heskey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Edward Blake (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Kieron Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jamie Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Blake (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Joe Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ben Prior (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Deane (GK) | 6 | |