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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Notts County. A crowd of 2,322 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Barry.


0.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the match underway!
2.45
With some swift thinking, Aaron Williams plays the ball forward to Gary Mckay. Gary Mckay makes a probing pass to Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Dublin who gathers it comfortably.
6.14
Tommy Stewart threads the ball through to Stuart Murrin. Stuart Murrin flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Bridge collects the pass. Jacob Bridge cuts inside the box! Jacob Bridge strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.28
Leon Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to John Laver. John Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.36
Leon Mckay darts forward. Leon Mckay shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.48
Tommy Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Darius Myers controls it well on his chest. Darius Myers makes a simple pass to Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jacob Bridge is offside!
27.23
Ian Holloway flicks a high pass forward to Dave Lawrence who brings the ball neatly under control. Dave Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Hall. Nicholas Hall whips in a cross ball towards John Laver. John Laver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Oleg Mckay manages to keep it out.
28.57
Gary Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy shoots from 25 yards. Alistair Bellamy scores for Gillingham!!
32.11
Dean Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to John Laver. John Laver shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.07
Dave Lawrence threads the ball through to John Laver. John Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Stewart.
34.53
Dave Lawrence passes the ball forward to John Laver. John Laver skips past Aaron Williams! John Laver rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.03
Nicholas Hall comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Stewart. Nicholas Hall is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.35
Dean Lua-Lua darts forward. Dean Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball towards John Laver. John Laver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Notts County kick off the second half!
48.40
Dave Young makes a probing pass to Gareth Platt. Showing composure, Gareth Platt plays the ball forward to John Laver. John Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Hall. Nicholas Hall makes a deft header. Solid save from Oleg Mckay.
49.15
Leon Mckay flicks a high pass forward. John Laver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.22
Dave Young hacks Jacob Bridge from behind! Dave Young is warned by the referee! Jacob Bridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.54
Leon Mckay sees Nicholas Hall in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Williams.
54.04
With vision, Dean Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to John Laver. John Laver shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.49
Gillingham have made a substitution with Nicholas Bramble replacing Stuart Murrin .
63.43
Dave Lawrence threads the ball through to Nicholas Hall. Nicholas Hall shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.50
Niccolo Maddison makes an attacking run forward. Niccolo Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Young.
69.48
Brian Banks threads a neat ball through to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
72.26
Matt Hackworth flicks a high ball forward to Leon Mckay who takes it down. Leon Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Nicholas Hall who takes it down. Nicholas Hall shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
77.10
Gillingham have made a substitution with Lee Rufus replacing Niccolo Maddison .
81.03
Leon Mckay hacks Darius Myers from behind! The referee brings Leon Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Darius Myers stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.22
Tommy Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Bramble. Nicholas Bramble knocks the ball forward to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Aaron Williams flicks a high pass forward. Darius Myers collects the pass. With vision, Darius Myers plays the ball forward to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge runs straight at the defence! Jacob Bridge takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.9770114942529 vs 54.0229885057471
Play Area
Home team third: 25.29%, Midfield: 45.98%, Away team third: 28.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Laver of Notts County

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Oleg Mckay (GK)
7
6
3. Peter Harley (DEF)
6
4. Tommy Stewart (DEF)
6
5. Gary Mckay (MID)
7
7. Stuart Murrin (MID)
6
8. Darius Myers (MID)
6
9. Brian Banks (MID)
6
7
11. Jacob Bridge (ATT)
6

12. Lee Rufus (DEF)
6
14. Scott Stone (GK)
0

1. Marc Dublin (GK)
6
2. Darren Fenton (DEF)
6
6
4. Dave Young (DEF)
6
5. Ian Holloway (DEF)
6
6. Gareth Platt (MID)
6
7. Leon Mckay (MID)
6
8. Dean Lua-Lua (MID)
8
9. Dave Lawrence (MID)
6
10. Nicholas Hall (ATT)
6
11. John Laver (ATT)
9

0
13. Jonathan Cooper (ATT)
0
14. Aaron Wilson (ATT)
0