Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Gillingham and Arsenal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Arsenal kick off!
2.32
Florin Lazar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Mercer. Paul Mercer chips the ball to his team mate, Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamberto Ginestra but he's offside!
3.30
Florin Lazar comes in with a late challenge on Nick Philips. Florin Lazar is shown the yellow card! Nick Philips runs off the knock.
6.01
David Gallacher advances with the ball. David Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Philips. Nick Philips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
8.50
Neil Etherington makes a probing pass to Lamberto Ginestra. Lamberto Ginestra tries a spectacular long range effort but Warren Bailey is on top of it.
10.00
David Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Young. Callum Young makes a probing pass to Nick Philips but he's offside!
14.07
Florin Lazar hacks Nick Philips from behind! Florin Lazar is warned by the referee! Nick Philips grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.39
Tonci Seric flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Young. Callum Young shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.18
Neil Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Ginestra. Lamberto Ginestra tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.38
Neil Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.34
Clive Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Etherington. Neil Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lamberto Ginestra. Lamberto Ginestra takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.27
Neil Etherington makes a probing pass to Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but Warren Bailey is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Gillingham kick off and get the second half underway!
51.10
Neil Etherington threads the ball through to Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart makes a simple pass to Lamberto Ginestra. Lamberto Ginestra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Warren Bailey manages to gather it comfortably.
54.52
Neil Etherington hacks Valerio Ziliani from behind! The referee calls over Neil Etherington and warns him to calm down! Valerio Ziliani runs off the knock.
67.38
Tonci Seric advances with the ball. Tonci Seric whips in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
73.20
Ben Watson makes a probing pass to Callum Young. Callum Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Richards easily smothers it!
75.43
George Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric makes a beautiful solo run. Tonci Seric finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Aaron Richards.
77.12
George Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Ben Watson. Ben Watson brings the ball forward. Ben Watson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
79.34
Tonci Seric catches Dave Peters on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Peters runs off the knock.
84.31
Valerio Ziliani passes the ball forward to David Gallacher. David Gallacher makes a simple pass to Nick Philips. Nick Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucien Ndo.
87.23
Paul Mercer makes a probing pass to Sebastian Pfeiffer. Sebastian Pfeiffer kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Stuart but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.10
Dave Peters knocks the ball forward to Jamie Stuart. Jamie Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
90.00
David Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Young. Callum Young tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Warren Bailey of Gillingham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.679012345679 vs 54.320987654321
Play Area
Home team third: 24.69%, Midfield: 45.68%, Away team third: 29.63%