Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Wright | N. Wright |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 52 | | Marc Milburn | M. Milburn | ||||||||
| Tim Tolley | T. Tolley | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 | | Stephen Gerrard | S. Gerrard | |||||||||
| Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Wes Fortune | W. Fortune | |||||||||
| Ivan Milburn | I. Milburn | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 47 | | Marc Woodcock | M. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Teddy Jess | T. Jess | | 43 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Jody Ball | J. Ball | |||||||||
| Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 49 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | James Lofthouse | J. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| Jaime Varela | J. Varela |  | 33 | M | | | 7 | | M | 50 |  | Wilson Deschamps | W. Deschamps | ||||||||
| James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Steve Benjamin | S. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Eddie White | E. White | | 41 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 |  | Miguel Vidal | M. Vidal | |||||||||
| Mauricio Vazquez | M. Vazquez | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 |  | Gavin Johnstone | G. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Jacob Gower | J. Gower | | 25 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Mike Thatcher | M. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Edward Mcgreal | E. Mcgreal | | 44 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Brian Royce | B. Royce | |||||||||
| Robbie Batty | R. Batty | | 43 | A | | 13 | | A | 49 | | Harvey Shilton | H. Shilton | |||||||||
| Gregorio Santos | G. Santos | | 64 | D | | 14 | | G | 49 | | Paul Priestley | P. Priestley | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Swindon Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Cole.
The pitch is in great condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Cole.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.31
0-0Marc Woodcock laces a weighted ball forward to Wilson Deschamps. Wilson Deschamps darts forward. Wilson Deschamps whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Niccolo Wright!
8.42
1-0James Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Varela who brings the ball under control. Jaime Varela makes a defence splitting pass to Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Marc Milburn with no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
15.43
1-0Jon Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Varela threads a neat ball through to Craig Vernazza. Craig Vernazza makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jacob Gower. Jacob Gower comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.51
Tim Tolley threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
20.07
1-0Ivan Milburn threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
21.07
Jon Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Craig Vernazza collects the pass. Craig Vernazza shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.55
Stephen Gerrard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal passes the ball forward to Steve Benjamin. Steve Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
30.52
Jon Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaime Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Milburn who gathers it comfortably.
36.22
Steve Benjamin flicks a high pass forward. Mike Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Thatcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Tolley.
40.27
Jon Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Jess. Teddy Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez plays a scrappy one-two with Jacob Gower and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Vazquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.55
Wilson Deschamps flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Vidal who takes it down. Miguel Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.02
James Mcgreal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Vernazza. Craig Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie White. Eddie White makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham kick off the second half!
48.40
James Mcgreal changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. James Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.01
Showing composure, Ivan Milburn plays the ball forward to Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Gower. Jacob Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.07
Teddy Jess passes the ball forward to James Mcgreal. James Mcgreal threads the ball through to Jacob Gower. Jacob Gower rushes past Marc Woodcock! Some silky footwork from Jacob Gower provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.02
Wes Fortune brings the ball forward. Wes Fortune flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
63.37
1-0Marc Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Wilson Deschamps holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wilson Deschamps kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Benjamin. Steve Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone but the linesman indicates offside!
66.29
Eddie White hits a low pass to Craig Vernazza. Craig Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Ball.
72.15
Jaime Varela flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Gower collects the pass. Jacob Gower shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.38
Steve Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Wilson Deschamps. Wilson Deschamps knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher directs the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.21
Craig Vernazza decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Gower. Jacob Gower shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
87.50
2-0Jaime Varela barges into Wes Fortune. Jaime Varela is warned by the referee! Wes Fortune runs off the knock.
89.56
Steve Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Thatcher. Mike Thatcher flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.2%
39.8%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Vazquez of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niccolo Wright (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tim Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jon Pearce (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ivan Milburn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Teddy Jess (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Craig Vernazza (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jaime Varela (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | James Mcgreal (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie White (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Vazquez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jacob Gower (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Edward Mcgreal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Robbie Batty (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Santos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Marc Milburn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wes Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Lofthouse (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wilson Deschamps (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Benjamin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mike Thatcher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Brian Royce (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harvey Shilton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Priestley (GK) | 0 | |