Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Walsall and Gillingham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Walsall and Gillingham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
0.00
0-0Walsall get the match underway!
3.02
0-0Gabriele Gioacchini hacks Dean Marshall from behind! The referee warns Gabriele Gioacchini to calm down! Dean Marshall runs off the knock.
9.20
1-0Kewullay Di Livio threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi plays a scrappy one-two with Filippo Chianese and advances towards the goal... Oscar Jr. Gissi takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.43
1-0With a delightful solo run, Leon Edwards stretches the opposition's defence. Leon Edwards lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.24
Hinata Kobayashi flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin threads a neat, attacking ball through to Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
16.06
1-0Urvin Leiwakabessy sees Dean Marshall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Marshall hits a low pass to Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin flicks the ball with his head. Pedro Navarro manages to gather it.
24.26
Kewullay Di Livio flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Hurst who takes it down. Stephen Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin plays a scrappy one-two with Filippo Chianese and stumbles forward towards the goal... Brendan Benjamin takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Navarro easily smothers it!
26.44
Eoin Fletcher advances with the ball. Eoin Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.36
Gabriele Gioacchini hits a low pass to Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord hits a low pass to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Joe Beckham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Joe Beckham scores for Gillingham!!
38.56
Hinata Kobayashi chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Marshall. Dean Marshall plays a one-two with Rafael Martin and advances towards the goal... Dean Marshall shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.21
Stephen Hurst brings the ball forward. Stephen Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.13
Jason Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wiltord collects the pass. Neil Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Bould holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Bould edges inside the box! Patrick Bould strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Eoin Brand.
45.00
1-1Fadel Peyrelade takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some good footwork from Jason Priestley provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
48.29
Eoin Fletcher darts forward. Eoin Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
49.22
Graham Bridges knocks the ball forward to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fadel Peyrelade lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Eoin Brand had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
54.38
1-2Neil Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Mbamba collects the pass. Romarin Mbamba passes the ball forward but Patrick Bould is offside!
55.54
Gabriele Gioacchini clumsily knocks into Filippo Chianese. Gabriele Gioacchini is given another warning by the referee! Filippo Chianese stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.59
1-2Romarin Mbamba hacks Rafael Martin from behind! Romarin Mbamba is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Martin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.15
1-2Stephen Hurst hacks Patrick Bould from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patrick Bould stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.44
Eoin Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.08
Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Bould collects the pass. Patrick Bould makes a probing pass to Romarin Mbamba but he's offside!
77.48
Hinata Kobayashi flicks a high ball forward to Dean Marshall who takes it down. Dean Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Martin. Rafael Martin makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
81.29
Eoin Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle finds some space and shoots from distance but Eoin Brand is on top of it.
84.26
Graham Bridges makes a beautiful solo run. Graham Bridges shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
85.13
Urvin Leiwakabessy threads the ball through to Stephen Hurst. Stephen Hurst threads a neat ball through to Filippo Chianese. Filippo Chianese makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Oscar Jr. Gissi. Oscar Jr. Gissi shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
87.52
Gabriele Gioacchini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Peyrelade. Without breaking stride, Fadel Peyrelade plays the ball forward to Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher puts a great ball through. Patrick Bould runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.18
2-2Urvin Leiwakabessy threads a neat ball through to Hinata Kobayashi. Hinata Kobayashi decides to run forward with the ball. Hinata Kobayashi skips past Graham Bridges! Some silky footwork from Hinata Kobayashi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jason Priestley steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Fadel Peyrelade changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fadel Peyrelade shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
5
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
34.1%
40.9%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fadel Peyrelade of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eoin Brand (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kewullay Di Livio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stephen Hurst (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Rafael Martin (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Dean Marshall (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Hinata Kobayashi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Leon Edwards (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Filippo Chianese (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Oscar Jr. Gissi (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Brendan Benjamin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Brendan Lampard (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edward Mills (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Frieser (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Navarro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Graham Bridges (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jason Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eoin Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil Wiltord (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Romarin Mbamba (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Fadel Peyrelade (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Joe Beckham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Eberle (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Patrick Bould (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lomano Craddock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Lineker (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Harry Youds (ATT) | 0 | |