Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Brentford. A crowd of 4,691 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
0.00
0-0Gillingham get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Marcel Köpke flicks a high pass forward to Philipp Cziommer who brings the ball under control. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.20
0-0Neil Wiltord knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Youds. Harry Youds deftly passes the ball to Neil Wiltord, releasing him through on goal. Neil Wiltord strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Andy Cutler. Excellent save.
9.55
0-0Lomano Craddock kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Youds. Harry Youds sees space and advances. Harry Youds shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.32
Jacob Bould breaks forward. Jacob Bould flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Cziommer collects the pass. Philipp Cziommer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriele Gioacchini.
15.55
1-0Gabriele Gioacchini knocks the ball forward to Dennis Duberry. Dennis Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wiltord collects the pass. Neil Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Julian Eberle!
20.15
Gavin Lineker surges forward with the ball. Gavin Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord whips the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Andy Cutler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.41
1-0Corner kick to Gillingham. Fadel Peyrelade plays it to the near post. Andy Cutler drops low and scoops up the ball.
22.51
1-0Jacob Bould barges into Joe Beckham. The referee calls over Jacob Bould and warns him to calm down! Joe Beckham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.30
Clive Vassell threads the ball through to Titus Hurst. Titus Hurst threads a neat ball through to Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham have changed their lineup with Romarin Mbamba replacing Neil Wiltord. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Brentford kick off the second half!
47.13
Eoin Fletcher darts forward. Eoin Fletcher shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.21
With imagination, Gabriele Gioacchini laces a through ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.06
1-0Philipp Cziommer comes in with a late challenge on Gabriele Gioacchini. Philipp Cziommer is shown the yellow card! Gabriele Gioacchini stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.17
With some swift thinking, Fadel Peyrelade plays the ball forward to Harry Youds. Harry Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
65.35
Marcel Köpke hacks Gavin Lineker from behind! Marcel Köpke is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Lineker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.03
Gabriele Gioacchini plays the ball forward to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade flicks a high pass forward to Romarin Mbamba who brings the ball under control. Romarin Mbamba shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
73.48
Gavin Lineker threads the ball through to Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Andy Cutler!
84.17
With vision, Dennis Duberry laces a through ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker threads the ball through to Harry Youds. Harry Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.32
Kevin Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Neil Plowright who brings the ball under control. Neil Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Philipp Cziommer. Philipp Cziommer powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
1-1Jacob Bould hacks Gavin Lineker from behind! The referee brings Jacob Bould to one side and gives him another warning! Gavin Lineker runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
73.6%
26.4%
Play Area
23.6%
45.8%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Lineker of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Navarro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dennis Duberry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Lomano Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Eoin Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Wiltord (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Lineker (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Fadel Peyrelade (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joe Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Eberle (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Harry Youds (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Luke Salako (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marek Rzasa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romarin Mbamba (MID) | 7 | |
| 1. | Andy Cutler (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damien Riggott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jacob Bould (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Clive Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Edwards (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcel Köpke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Wright-Phillips (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Hurst (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Philipp Cziommer (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Neil Plowright (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Silvio Ramos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sol Sinclair (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Tiler (DEF) | 0 | |