Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Burnley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Gillingham and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Gillingham and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
Gillingham kick off the first half!
2.51
With imagination, Joe Froggatt plays the ball forward to Eugne Laquait. Eugne Laquait knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Froggatt. Joe Froggatt flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.15
Norman Mcgovern makes a probing pass to Julian Bräutigam. Julian Bräutigam shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.08
Ruel Bowyer decides to run forward with the ball. Ruel Bowyer threads a neat ball through to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
16.49
Ruel Bowyer threads the ball through to Norman Mcgovern. Norman Mcgovern plays a one-two with Gavin Gilchrist and rushes in on goal... Norman Mcgovern strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Guglielmo Pensalfini happens to be in the right place to block it.
27.20
Joe Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Mulder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erwin Mulder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Gallacher.
28.28
Joe Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Jacques Beda collects the pass. Jean-Jacques Beda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ugo Cort gets down and covers it.
30.13
Gavin Gilchrist catches Erwin Mulder on the ankles. The referee calls over Gavin Gilchrist and shows him a yellow card! Erwin Mulder runs off the knock.
32.16
Jean-Jacques Beda passes the ball forward to Erwin Mulder. Erwin Mulder rushes past Craig Gallacher! Erwin Mulder muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.54
Jean-Jacques Beda chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Mulder. Erwin Mulder knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Laver.
39.28
Dennis Power chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Mulder. Erwin Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Jacques Beda controls it well on his chest. Jean-Jacques Beda runs straight at the defence! Jean-Jacques Beda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
42.09
Jorge Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bräutigam collects the pass. Julian Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira beats his man to it with a header. Francisco Gomes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Burnley kick off!
47.55
Under pressure, Lennart Matthäus clears the ball far upfield. Orlando Touré flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Jacques Beda controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Gallacher catches Jean-Jacques Beda on the ankles. Jean-Jacques Beda appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
48.49
Dennis Power comes in with a late challenge on Stanislas Roche. The referee calls over Dennis Power and shows him a yellow card! Stanislas Roche grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.15
Lennart Matthäus chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Orlando Touré. Orlando Touré knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Gallacher.
60.39
Joe Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Fonseca collects the pass. Edgar Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
66.53
Joe Froggatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca plays a one-two with Jean-Jacques Beda and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Edgar Fonseca provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
69.22
Jermaine Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Jacques Jau controls it well on his chest. Jacques Jau passes the ball forward to Gavin Gilchrist. Gavin Gilchrist lofts in a cross ball towards Stanislas Roche. Stanislas Roche makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
73.05
Craig Gallacher gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Norman Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Power.
77.29
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Dominguez replacing Stanislas Roche and Gavin McManaman replacing Jorge Moreira .Burnley have made 2 substitutions with Rodrigue Dos Santos replacing Erwin Mulder and Samuel Alves replacing Jean-Jacques Beda .
78.37
Dave Laver chips the ball to his team mate, Jacques Jau. Jacques Jau knocks the ball forward to Gavin Gilchrist. Gavin Gilchrist shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Francisco Gomes manages to gather it.
83.14
Eugne Laquait makes a probing pass to Edgar Fonseca. Edgar Fonseca makes a simple pass, allowing Orlando Touré to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Orlando Touré provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Burnley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.31
Ruel Bowyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacques Jau. Jacques Jau advances with the ball. Jacques Jau finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.54
Rodrigue Dos Santos hits a low pass to Samuel Alves. Samuel Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Froggatt. Joe Froggatt connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.47
Eugne Laquait flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Gallacher.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Froggatt of Burnley |
Match Ratings
1. | Ugo Cort (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Ruel Bowyer (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Craig Gallacher (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dave Laver (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jermaine Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Norman Mcgovern (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Gavin Gilchrist (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
8. | Jacques Jau (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Julian Bräutigam (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jorge Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Stanislas Roche (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Daniel Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Gavin McManaman (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Dean Murphy (MID) | 0 |
1. | Francisco Gomes (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Bernardo Sesia (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Lennart Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dennis Power (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
5. | Guglielmo Pensalfini (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Joe Froggatt (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
7. | Eugne Laquait (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Edgar Fonseca (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Orlando Touré (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Erwin Mulder (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Jean-Jacques Beda (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Bruno Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Samuel Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Rodrigue Dos Santos (MID) | 6 |