Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play Athletic Club Bilbao in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oliver Seeler.
0.00
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao get the match underway!
2.55
0-0Matthew Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Mckay who gathers it comfortably.
3.25
0-0Brian Banks sees Alistair Bellamy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Bellamy threads the ball through to Jacob Bridge but he's offside!
14.28
0-0Brian Banks makes a probing pass to Alistair Bellamy. Alistair Bellamy finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
16.39
0-0Hugo Molina pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hugo Molina flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Julian Fletcher!
24.58
Matthew Charlton sees Daniel Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Guerrero but the linesman indicates offside!
26.22
Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Juan-Carlos Guerrero tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Peter Harley!
27.32
0-0Daniel Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos collects the pass. Eduardo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fantastic reaction save from Oleg Mckay!
28.53
Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Butragueno shoots from outside the area but Oleg Mckay is on top of it.
33.13
0-0Jacob Bridge hacks Hugo Molina from behind! The referee warns Jacob Bridge to calm down! Hugo Molina grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.23
Hugo Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Guerrero but the linesman indicates offside!
40.20
0-0Eduardo Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Monteiro and advances towards the goal... Aaron Williams clumsily knocks into Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
48.40
0-0Brian Banks barges into Matthew Charlton. The referee brings Brian Banks to one side and gives him a warning! Matthew Charlton runs off the knock.
55.48
1-0Aaron Williams flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Maddison who takes it down. Niccolo Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Bridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Bridge plays a one-two with Alistair Bellamy and rushes in on goal... Jacob Bridge tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.47
Daniel Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Butragueno controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Oleg Mckay with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
61.47
1-1Gillingham have made a substitution with Lee Rufus replacing Stuart Murrin .Athletic Club Bilbao have made a substitution with Patricio Marquez replacing Juan-Carlos Guerrero .
63.24
Niccolo Maddison hacks Alejandro Sottil from behind! Niccolo Maddison is warned by the referee! Alejandro Sottil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.48
Darius Myers hacks Daniel Pinto from behind! The referee warns Darius Myers to calm down! Daniel Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.37
Carlos Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Pinto controls it well on his chest. Daniel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Monteiro but he's offside!
71.53
Hugo Molina flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Campos flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Daniel Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.24
Brian Banks picks a pass forward to Jacob Bridge. Jacob Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.41
Darius Myers darts forward. Darius Myers puts a great ball through. Jacob Bridge runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.07
With great vision, Carlos Moreno plays the ball forward to Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos plays the ball forward to Patricio Marquez. Patricio Marquez shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.16
Gillingham have made a substitution with Tommy Stewart replacing Niccolo Maddison .
78.25
Eduardo Campos passes the ball forward to Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Monteiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.03
Matthew Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Monteiro. Daniel Monteiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
81.32
1-1Aaron Williams clumsily knocks into Daniel Monteiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Monteiro runs off the knock.
83.36
Gary Mckay changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gary Mckay knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Bridge. With a superhuman jump, Jacob Bridge connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
85.21
Carlos Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Butragueno. Mauricio Butragueno shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
Jacob Bridge takes a slow run up but it goes wide.
Mauricio Butragueno calmly steps up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
Alistair Bellamy takes a stuttering run up. What a cracker!! Gregorio Alvarez had no chance!!
Patricio Marquez steps up. Oleg Mckay is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Brian Banks takes a cautious run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
Daniel Suarez slowly runs up. It's miles wide!
Darius Myers calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Daniel Monteiro slowly runs up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Gary Mckay takes a long run up but it's wide!
Hugo Molina takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the left but Hugo Molina cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Monteiro of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Oleg Mckay (GK)
7
2. Julian Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Aaron Williams (DEF)
6
4. Peter Harley (DEF)
6
5. Gary Mckay (MID)
6
6. Niccolo Maddison (MID)
6
7. Stuart Murrin (MID)
6
8. Brian Banks (MID)
6
9. Darius Myers (MID)
6
10. Alistair Bellamy (ATT)
6
11. Jacob Bridge (ATT)
8
12. Tommy Stewart (DEF)
6
13. Lee Rufus (DEF)
6
14. Nicholas Bramble (GK)
0
1. Gregorio Alvarez (GK)
6
2. Carlos Moreno (DEF)
7
3. Hugo Molina (DEF)
7
4. Daniel Suarez (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Pinto (MID)
7
6. Matthew Charlton (MID)
7
7. Eduardo Campos (MID)
8
8. Alejandro Sottil (MID)
6
9. Daniel Monteiro (ATT)
9
10. Mauricio Butragueno (ATT)
8
11. Juan-Carlos Guerrero (ATT)
6
12. Rodolfo Vazquez (GK)
0
13. Leonardo Dominguez (MID)
0
14. Patricio Marquez (ATT)
6