Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.


0.00
Gillingham kick off the first half!
8.19
Martin Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Peckham. Tommy Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Howey. Michael Howey comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.31
Wilfred Versteeg makes a simple pass to Simon Beckham. Simon Beckham sees Stuart Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.45
Jason Priestley threads the ball through to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Joe Beckham controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Joe Beckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Aaron Crooks had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
33.23
Rafael Costa hits a long diagonal ball forward. Tommy Peckham plays a one-two with Tim Davies and advances towards the goal... Tommy Peckham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Navarro.
34.06
Tim Davies takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Stuart Marr looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Tommy Peckham hacks Gavin Lineker from behind! Tommy Peckham is shown the yellow card! Gavin Lineker runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham have changed their lineup with Lomano Craddock replacing Graham Bridges and Eoin Fletcher replacing Gavin Lineker. The Millwall players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Millwall kick off the second half!
47.32
Lomano Craddock sees Julian Eberle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Eberle chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Crooks manages to gather it.
53.25
Romarin Mbamba flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Fletcher collects the pass. Eoin Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Costa.
60.04
Millwall have made a substitution with Jose Javier Redondo replacing Tommy Peckham .
67.20
Stuart Marr clumsily knocks into Jason Priestley. The referee calls over Stuart Marr and shows him a yellow card! Jason Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.11
Jose Javier Redondo makes a probing pass to Stuart Marr. Stuart Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.02
Lomano Craddock sees Romarin Mbamba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romarin Mbamba takes it forward alone. Romarin Mbamba edges inside the box! Romarin Mbamba strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.19
Eoin Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.06
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Ben Mcleod replacing Stuart Marr and Patrice Blanc replacing Michael Howey .
79.16
Rafael Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Redondo. Jose Javier Redondo threads a neat ball through to Patrice Blanc. Patrice Blanc shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
85.38
Wilfred Versteeg surges forward with the ball. Wilfred Versteeg runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Wilfred Versteeg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Gioacchini.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
29.8%
46.8%
23.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Beckham of Gillingham

Match Ratings
1.Aaron Crooks (GK)
6
2.Simon Beckham (DEF)
6
3.Wilfred Versteeg (DEF)
7
4.Martin Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Costa (DEF)
6
6.Damien Duberry (DEF)
6
7.Tim Davies (MID)
6
8.Tommy Peckham (MID)yellow card
6
9.Ivan Riza (MID)
6
10.Michael Howey (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Marr (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Patrice Blanc (ATT)
6
13.Ben Mcleod (GK)
6
14.Jose Javier Redondo (MID)
6

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