Match Report


GillinghamGillingham     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Darron CookDarron Cook Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro NavarroP. Navarro62
G
1
G
57Brian CraddockB. Craddock
Graham BridgesG. Bridges66
D
2
D
67Peter HitchcockP. Hitchcock
Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley66
D
captain3
D
60Mervin MustoeM. Mustoe
Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini69
D
4
D
52Mirco FerreriM. Ferreri
Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher68
M
5
D
50Michael BrittonM. Britton
Neil WiltordN. Wiltord69
M
6captain
M
54Riccardo ZitoloR. Zitolo
Romarin MbambaR. Mbamba65
M
7
M
51Armin MasurA. Masur
Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade72
M
8
A
54Brendan KitsonB. Kitson
Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham61
A
9
A
51Jurgen SedoukiJ. Sedouki
Julian EberleJ. Eberle63
A
10
A
50Tommaso BaronioT. Baronio
Patrick BouldP. Bould67
A
11
A
48Ivan KasperI. Kasper
 
Lomano CraddockL. Craddock66
D
12
G
51Arno MüllerA. Müller
Dennis DuberryD. Duberry57
D
13
M
50Dean MikeD. Mike
Gavin LinekerG. Lineker68
M
14
D
49Harry McleodH. Mcleod

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Bolton Wanderers. 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 Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.


0.00
Gillingham kick off the first half!
2.33
Riccardo Zitolo barges into Gabriele Gioacchini. The referee calls over Riccardo Zitolo and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Gioacchini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.55
Graham Bridges threads a neat ball through to Romarin Mbamba. Seeing a gap ahead, Romarin Mbamba plays the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
4.42
Riccardo Zitolo clumsily knocks into Romarin Mbamba. The referee calls over Riccardo Zitolo and shows him a yellow card! Romarin Mbamba stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.01
Armin Masur kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
10.57
Jason Priestley barges into Armin Masur. Jason Priestley is given a warning by the referee! Armin Masur runs off the knock.
10.57
Free kick to Bolton Wanderers just outside the area...
12.25
Tommaso Baronio steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
15.27
Armin Masur flicks a high ball forward to Riccardo Zitolo who takes it down. Riccardo Zitolo plays a one-two with Armin Masur and advances towards the goal... Riccardo Zitolo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.56
Neil Wiltord makes a probing pass to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Beckham and advances towards the goal... Julian Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.43
Armin Masur flicks a high pass forward to Riccardo Zitolo who brings the ball under control. Riccardo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Kitson. Brendan Kitson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
38.40
Without breaking stride, Michael Britton plays the ball forward to Armin Masur. Armin Masur threads a neat ball through to Jurgen Sedouki. Jurgen Sedouki knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Armin Masur is offside!
39.00
Eoin Fletcher runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Fletcher shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
40.20
Fadel Peyrelade sees space and advances. Fadel Peyrelade shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Brian Craddock smothers it!
44.39
Gabriele Gioacchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba knocks the ball forward, putting Neil Wiltord through on goal. Neil Wiltord looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brian Craddock with no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham have changed their lineup with Lomano Craddock replacing Graham Bridges and Gavin Lineker replacing Neil Wiltord. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
48.48
Romarin Mbamba runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romarin Mbamba whips in a cross ball towards Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
54.56
Mervin Mustoe clumsily knocks into Gavin Lineker. The referee brings Mervin Mustoe to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Dean Mike replacing Jurgen Sedouki .
67.36
Peter Hitchcock decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Hitchcock sees space and advances. Peter Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Tommaso Baronio. Tommaso Baronio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Gabriele Gioacchini's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
71.02
Riccardo Zitolo hacks Eoin Fletcher from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Riccardo Zitolo!! Eoin Fletcher runs off the knock.
73.52
Gabriele Gioacchini makes a simple pass to Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Patrick Bould. Patrick Bould controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.24
Bolton Wanderers have made a substitution with Harry Mcleod replacing Peter Hitchcock .
81.13
Romarin Mbamba makes a probing pass to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade cuts inside the box! Fadel Peyrelade makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.56
Ivan Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Dean Mike controls it well on his chest. Dean Mike sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.13
Armin Masur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Kasper. Ivan Kasper cuts inside the box! Ivan Kasper comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.09
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Bould who takes it down. Patrick Bould plays a one-two with Gavin Lineker and rushes in on goal... Patrick Bould rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Gillingham

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

Possession
59.1%
40.9%
Play Area
24.2%
48.5%
27.3%

Scorers
Neil Wiltord 44
Patrick Bould 74
Riccardo Zitolo 15
Brendan Kitson 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romarin Mbamba of Gillingham

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Navarro (GK)
6
2.Graham Bridges (DEF)
6
3.Jason Priestley (DEF)
5
4.Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
7
5.Eoin Fletcher (MID)
6
6.Neil Wiltord (MID)goal scored
8
7.Romarin Mbamba (MID)
8
8.Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
7
9.Joe Beckham (ATT)
6
10.Julian Eberle (ATT)
6
11.Patrick Bould (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
13.Dennis Duberry (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Lineker (MID)
6

1.Brian Craddock (GK)
6
2.Peter Hitchcock (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Mustoe (DEF)
5
4.Mirco Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Michael Britton (DEF)
6
6.Riccardo Zitolo (MID)goal scoredred card
4
7.Armin Masur (MID)
8
8.Brendan Kitson (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jurgen Sedouki (ATT)
6
10.Tommaso Baronio (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Kasper (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Müller (GK)
0
13.Dean Mike (MID)
6
14.Harry Mcleod (DEF)
6