Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,014 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Chesterfield and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield kick off!
9.04
Mick Boertien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Mowbray who gathers it comfortably.
16.23
Ross Shearer passes the ball forward to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Malcolm Mowbray manages to keep it out.
21.22
Rio Wilson makes a probing pass to Tony Youds. Tony Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.43
Sol Harrison chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Wilson. Rio Wilson kicks a strong pass forward to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves plays a perfect one-two with Tony Youds and rushes in on goal... Oleg Greaves tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
30.10
Anthony Hackworth passes the ball forward to Antonio Reyes. Antonio Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.14
Antonio Reyes hacks Ugo Unsworth from behind! Antonio Reyes is warned by the referee! Ugo Unsworth runs off the knock.
39.15
Rio Wilson passes the ball forward to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Newby.
40.44
Frank Weaver makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Weaver shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.00
Michael Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Shearer. Ross Shearer takes it forward alone. Ross Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header 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!
48.43
Chesterfield are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.27
David Hamilton threads the ball through to Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin threads the ball through to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.26
Rio Wilson decides to run forward with the ball. Rio Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Wilson.
61.18
Les Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Boertien. Mick Boertien surges forward with the ball. Mick Boertien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Mowbray who gathers it comfortably.
65.06
Mick Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Youds. Tony Youds shoots from 20 yards. Malcolm Mowbray easily smothers it.
67.54
Neil Bastin hacks Rio Wilson from behind! The referee calls over Neil Bastin and warns him to calm down! Rio Wilson stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.03
Dean May brings the ball forward. Dean May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Hamilton.
81.11
David Hamilton makes a probing pass to Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Reyes. Antonio Reyes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
89.03
Ugo Unsworth makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Unsworth makes a simple pass to Oleg Greaves. Oleg Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Youds. Tony Youds makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Ross Shearer makes a simple pass to Tony Youds. Tony Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


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

Possession
70%
30%
Play Area
25%
51.2%
23.8%

Scorers