Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 7,812 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Gillingham and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Gillingham and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Niccolo Wilson knocks the ball forward to Frank Weaver. Frank Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.03
0-0Ruben Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin makes a probing pass to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gareth Burbage manages to gather it comfortably.
8.49
1-0Neil Bastin decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.23
Dion Pallister kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Campbell. Dave Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.31
Neil Bastin makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ben Standing.
20.41
1-0Ben Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mason. Alex Mason makes a probing pass to Dave Campbell. Dave Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.59
Torsten Lindner knocks the ball forward to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Hulme.
26.34
Torsten Lindner makes a simple pass to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Gareth Burbage had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
32.29
Alex Mason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Wilcox. Joe Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Dave Campbell. Dave Campbell powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Malcolm Mowbray had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
36.23
2-1Port Vale are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
Niccolo Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin sees space and advances. Neil Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance but Gareth Burbage is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
48.27
Anthony Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.49
Jon Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Campbell. Dave Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.23
Dean Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Bastin. Neil Bastin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.54
Port Vale are easily keeping Gillingham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.58
Torsten Lindner threads the ball through to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Hughes.
67.06
David Hamilton makes a simple pass to Frank Weaver. Frank Weaver makes a probing pass to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.55
Torsten Lindner brings the ball forward. Torsten Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
77.53
Torsten Lindner makes a simple pass to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
84.12
Anthony Hackworth makes a simple pass to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.36
Torsten Lindner makes a probing pass to Jason Luzhny. Jason Luzhny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.11
Alan Hulme knocks the ball forward to Jon Granville. Jon Granville threads the ball through to Dave Campbell. Dave Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Mowbray who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
David Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Weaver. Frank Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Kitson. Chris Kitson shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
22.2%
48.6%
29.2%
Scorers
| Jason Luzhny 8, 26 | Dave Campbell 32 |