Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 4,073 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Gillingham and Peterborough United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Peterborough United start the match!
2.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
4.36
Robbie Brand sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Brand sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.51
Mark Holloway chips the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elhamdaoui. Fouzi Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Moss.
12.48
Jason Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Fouzi Elhamdaoui. Fouzi Elhamdaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.45
Fouzi Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Brand.
20.49
Matthew Owen makes a simple pass to Fredrik McManaman. Fredrik McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
22.06
Billy Newton passes the ball forward to Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings threads the ball through to Fredrik McManaman but he's offside!
24.21
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.36
Fouzi Elhamdaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Philipp Schramm!
38.38
Robbie Brand threads the ball through to Nicholas Andrews. Nicholas Andrews decides to run forward with the ball. Nicholas Andrews shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.06
Max Upson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Andrews. Nicholas Andrews sees space and advances. Nicholas Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik McManaman. Fredrik McManaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Gillingham kick off!
59.55
Daniele Froggatt makes a probing pass to Nicholas Andrews. Nicholas Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik McManaman. Fredrik McManaman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Max Lee manages to keep it out.
61.18
Chris Moss threads the ball through to Ferdinando Mero. Ferdinando Mero passes the ball forward to Kew Pfennings. Kew Pfennings knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.29
Jason Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells passes the ball forward to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Philipp Schramm is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.32
Fouzi Elhamdaoui makes a simple pass to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.50
Fouzi Elhamdaoui passes the ball forward to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alistair Murray scores for Gillingham!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Murray of Gillingham
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%