Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Mansfield Town | Mansfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Niccolo Wright | N. Wright |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Colin Moffat | C. Moffat | |||||||||
| Jon Pearce | J. Pearce | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Dion Defoe | D. Defoe | |||||||||
| Gregorio Santos | G. Santos |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Dave Beckham | D. Beckham | |||||||||
| Teddy Jess | T. Jess | | 43 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Richard Green | R. Green | |||||||||
| Jaime Varela | J. Varela |  | 34 | M | | 5 | | D | 40 | | Damien Wright-Phillips | D. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| James Mcgreal | J. Mcgreal | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Robert Joseph | R. Joseph | |||||||||
| Craig Vernazza | C. Vernazza | | 49 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Nwankwo Draper | N. Draper | ||||||||
| Harvey Christie | H. Christie | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 44 | | David Sturridge | D. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Robbie Batty | R. Batty | | 43 | A | | 9 | | | M | 42 | | Eddie Barrett | E. Barrett | ||||||||
| Mauricio Vazquez | M. Vazquez | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Chris Galli | C. Galli | |||||||||
| Brian Mike | B. Mike | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | David Cutler | D. Cutler | |||||||||
| Kelvin Byrne | K. Byrne | | 39 | G | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Noel Smith | N. Smith | |||||||||
| Eddie White | E. White | | 41 | A | | 13 | | A | 46 | | Jonathan Laver | J. Laver | |||||||||
| Brian Mckay | B. Mckay | | 31 | A | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Ivan Deane | I. Deane | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Mansfield Town. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Deane.
The pitch is in great condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mansfield Town appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Deane.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Gillingham get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Teddy Jess sees a break and surges forward. Teddy Jess hits a low pass to Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez plays a one-two with Craig Vernazza and rushes in on goal... Dave Beckham barges into Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
4.48
0-0Robbie Batty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Mike. Brian Mike whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.07
1-0Jon Pearce threads a neat ball through to Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie flicks a high pass forward. Craig Vernazza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Colin Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.45
Craig Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez skips past Richard Green! Mauricio Vazquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Colin Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.55
2-0David Cutler hacks Teddy Jess from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Jess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.56
2-0Gillingham are in full control of this game.
21.15
2-0Harvey Christie comes in with a late challenge on Dave Beckham. The referee calls over Harvey Christie and shows him a yellow card! Dave Beckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.57
2-0Dave Beckham makes a simple pass to David Sturridge. David Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Cutler. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.13
Nwankwo Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Galli. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.45
2-0Teddy Jess chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Vernazza. Craig Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie makes a defence splitting pass to Brian Mike. Brian Mike muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Richard Green.
30.09
Jon Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Christie controls it well on his chest. Harvey Christie passes the ball forward to Craig Vernazza. Craig Vernazza deftly passes the ball to Robbie Batty, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Robbie Batty provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Colin Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.58
With a delightful solo run, David Sturridge stretches the opposition's defence. David Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.29
James Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Batty controls it well on his chest. Robbie Batty sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.17
Damien Wright-Phillips runs forward with the ball. Damien Wright-Phillips sees a break and surges forward. Damien Wright-Phillips shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
44.31
4-0David Sturridge takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Nwankwo Draper. Nwankwo Draper flicks a high ball forward to David Cutler who takes it down. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Joseph. Robert Joseph rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Mansfield Town have changed their lineup with Jonathan Laver replacing Robert Joseph. The Mansfield Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Mansfield Town kick off!
48.49
Jon Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Brian Mike collects the pass. Brian Mike finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.52
Craig Vernazza sees Mauricio Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Vazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Green.
53.09
Jon Pearce sees a break and surges forward. Jon Pearce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Mike. Brian Mike rushes past Dave Beckham! Brian Mike tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
54.04
With imagination, Nwankwo Draper plays the ball forward to David Sturridge. David Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.25
David Sturridge sees David Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Cutler shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
71.22
Richard Green makes a probing pass to David Sturridge. David Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Chris Galli controls it well on his chest. Chris Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.10
James Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
77.49
4-0Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Kelvin Byrne replacing Gregorio Santos, Eddie White replacing James Mcgreal and Brian Mckay replacing Brian Mike .
78.52
Jon Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Batty who takes it down. Robbie Batty knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez hits a low pass to Harvey Christie. Harvey Christie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
84.18
4-0Harvey Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Batty. Robbie Batty passes the ball forward but Eddie White is offside!
89.51
Kelvin Byrne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Vazquez. Mauricio Vazquez edges inside the box! Mauricio Vazquez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Gillingham! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran Spaniard!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mauricio Vazquez 8, 14, 90 Robbie Batty 30, 36 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niccolo Wright (GK)
6
2. Jon Pearce (DEF)
7
3. Gregorio Santos (DEF)
6
4. Teddy Jess (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Varela (MID)
6
6. James Mcgreal (MID)
6
7. Craig Vernazza (MID)
7
8. Harvey Christie (MID)
6
9. Robbie Batty (ATT)
8
10. Mauricio Vazquez (ATT)
9
11. Brian Mike (ATT)
6
12. Kelvin Byrne (GK)
6
13. Eddie White (ATT)
6
14. Brian Mckay (ATT)
6
1. Colin Moffat (GK)
6
2. Dion Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Dave Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Richard Green (DEF)
6
5. Damien Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6. Robert Joseph (MID)
6
7. Nwankwo Draper (MID)
6
8. David Sturridge (MID)
6
9. Eddie Barrett (MID)
6
10. Chris Galli (ATT)
6
11. David Cutler (ATT)
5
12. Noel Smith (GK)
0
13. Jonathan Laver (ATT)
6
14. Ivan Deane (DEF)
0