Match Report


GillinghamGillingham     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Bell Dave Bell
Carl FletcherC. Fletcher66
G
1
G
77Yurtcan IzzetY. Izzet
Ralph GreavesR. Greaves54
D
2
D
52Gareth McleodG. Mcleod
Ivan MilburnI. Milburn52
D
3
D
44Jacob WoodcockJ. Woodcock
Tim TolleyT. Tolley51
D
4
D
51Florin RaduciouF. Raduciou
Jon PearceJ. Pearce49
D
5
D
76Robert BarmbyR. Barmby
Steven ScowcroftS. Scowcroft55
M
6
M
45Oscar TalanO. Talan
James McgrealJ. Mcgreal51
M
captain7captain
M
53Alfons VosA. Vos
Harvey ChristieH. Christie50
M
8
M
46Lomano MarshallL. Marshall
Wes BrittonW. Britton49
M
9
A
47James NewtonJ. Newton
Steven De JongS. De Jong54
A
10
A
55Jamie PriestleyJ. Priestley
Robbie BattyR. Batty43
A
11
A
59Gialuca LuppiG. Luppi
 
Niccolo WrightN. Wright60
G
12
M
42Daniel WiseD. Wise
Emile KingE. King47
M
13
D
42Jon VieiraJ. Vieira
Craig VernazzaC. Vernazza47
M
14
A
52Jon ColeJ. Cole

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 4,043 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the match underway!
4.01
Steven Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong runs straight at the defence! Steven De Jong shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.02
Jon Pearce makes a simple pass to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Yurtcan Izzet manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.25
Jon Pearce hits a low pass to Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie flicks a high pass forward to Steven Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Steven Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.16
Oscar Talan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Talan hits a low pass to James Newton. James Newton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Carl Fletcher manages to keep it out.
12.49
James Newton threads a neat ball through to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi puts a great ball through but Jamie Priestley is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
16.04
Oscar Talan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Carl Fletcher!
20.29
Lomano Marshall changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
22.40
James Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Steven De Jong who takes it down. Steven De Jong lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Gareth Mcleod.
23.24
Steven Scowcroft takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Alfons Vos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.57
Ralph Greaves knocks the ball forward to James Mcgreal. With a delightful solo run, James Mcgreal stretches the opposition's defence. James Mcgreal threads the ball through to Wes Britton but he's offside!
32.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.51
Jacob Woodcock kicks a strong pass forward to Gialuca Luppi. Gialuca Luppi shoots from 20 yards but somehow Carl Fletcher manages to keep it out.
42.58
James Newton comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Milburn. The referee calls over James Newton and warns him to calm down! Ivan Milburn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
47.59
Steven De Jong flicks a high ball forward to Steven Scowcroft who takes it down. Steven Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
48.29
Alfons Vos catches James Mcgreal on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfons Vos and warns him to calm down! James Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.04
Ivan Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty flicks a high pass forward to James Mcgreal who brings the ball under control. James Mcgreal knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Florin Raduciou. Excellent block.
53.44
Florin Raduciou hacks Robbie Batty from behind! Florin Raduciou is warned by the referee! Robbie Batty runs off the knock.
60.21
Oscar Talan passes the ball forward to Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley whips in a cross ball towards James Newton. James Newton heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
61.04
Oscar Talan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Talan runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Oscar Talan provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Carl Fletcher. Excellent save.
63.37
Alfons Vos threads a neat ball through to Oscar Talan. Oscar Talan shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.28
Lomano Marshall makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Greaves.
69.32
Lomano Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Talan controls it well on his chest. Oscar Talan lofts in a cross ball towards James Newton. James Newton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
73.55
James Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Steven De Jong. Steven De Jong shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
77.45
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Emile King replacing Steven Scowcroft and Craig Vernazza replacing Jon Pearce .Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Jon Vieira replacing Gareth Mcleod and Jon Cole replacing Gialuca Luppi .
79.28
James Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Batty who brings the ball under control. Robbie Batty cuts inside the box! Robbie Batty comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Gillingham

Leeds United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
27.8%
45.8%
26.4%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Talan of Leeds United

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

1.Yurtcan Izzet (GK)
6
2.Gareth Mcleod (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Woodcock (DEF)
6
4.Florin Raduciou (DEF)
6
5.Robert Barmby (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Talan (MID)
9
7.Alfons Vos (MID)
6
8.Lomano Marshall (MID)
7
9.James Newton (ATT)
6
10.Jamie Priestley (ATT)
6
11.Gialuca Luppi (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Wise (MID)
0
13.Jon Vieira (DEF)
6
14.Jon Cole (ATT)
6