Match Report


GillinghamGillingham     BarnsleyBarnsley
Darron CookDarron Cook Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro NavarroP. Navarro62
G
1
G
66Teddy BanksT. Banks
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley65
D
2
D
63Fernando FerreiraF. Ferreira
Lomano CraddockL. Craddock66
D
captain3
D
55Eddie DavisE. Davis
Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini69
D
4
D
54Edoardo MurgitaE. Murgita
Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher68
M
5
D
51Kevin GallacherK. Gallacher
Gavin LinekerG. Lineker67
M
6captain
M
63Francesco G. FerronF. Ferron
Neil WiltordN. Wiltord68
M
7
M
56Luke ProctorL. Proctor
Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade72
M
8
M
49Don MorrisonD. Morrison
Patrick BouldP. Bould66
A
9
A
75Noel MendezN. Mendez
Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham60
A
10
A
68Michael SkoraM. Skora
Julian EberleJ. Eberle63
A
11
A
62Christophe OuedecC. Ouedec
 
Dennis DuberryD. Duberry57
D
12
G
64Wes FortuneW. Fortune
Edward EtheringtonE. Etherington36
A
13
G
53Alistair LightfootA. Lightfoot
Harry YoudsH. Youds50
A
14
M
47Alistair CarragherA. Carragher

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Fenton.


0.00
Gillingham start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.32
Gavin Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle plays a one-two with Fadel Peyrelade and rushes in on goal... Julian Eberle tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Teddy Banks has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.33
Don Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Jason Priestley. The referee calls over Don Morrison and warns him to calm down! Jason Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.28
Jason Priestley flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Craddock who takes it down. Lomano Craddock threads a neat ball through to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.39
Gavin Lineker sees Joe Beckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Beckham plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Bould and advances towards the goal... Joe Beckham comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Teddy Banks. Excellent save.
20.50
Kevin Gallacher clumsily knocks into Gavin Lineker. Kevin Gallacher is warned by the referee! Gavin Lineker runs off the knock.
21.11
Lomano Craddock makes a strong solo run forward. Lomano Craddock runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Craddock puts a great ball through. Fadel Peyrelade runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.31
Jason Priestley knocks the ball forward to Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Bould but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Edoardo Murgita advances with the ball. Edoardo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Christophe Ouedec holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christophe Ouedec shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
49.31
Gavin Lineker passes the ball forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle skips past Edoardo Murgita! Julian Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.37
Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wiltord holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Wiltord makes a pass forward but Joe Beckham makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
55.29
Julian Eberle barges into Edoardo Murgita. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edoardo Murgita stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.37
Neil Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Joe Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
65.10
Gavin Lineker darts forward. Gavin Lineker cuts inside the box! Gavin Lineker cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Teddy Banks had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
71.08
Edoardo Murgita decides to run forward with the ball. Edoardo Murgita flicks a high pass forward. Michael Skora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Skora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Mendez but he's offside!
75.40
Gabriele Gioacchini threads a neat ball through to Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Lineker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Lineker plays a one-two with Julian Eberle and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gavin Lineker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.01
Don Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor plays a one-two with Michael Skora and rushes in on goal... Luke Proctor side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.17
Edoardo Murgita advances with the ball. With imagination, Edoardo Murgita plays the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.36
Joe Beckham threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.03
Eoin Fletcher passes the ball forward to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould makes a simple pass, allowing Joe Beckham to run into the box. Joe Beckham rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Gillingham

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

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
21.7%
44.9%
33.3%

Scorers
Julian Eberle 8
Gavin Lineker 65, 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Lineker of Gillingham

Match Ratings