Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 9,431 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
2.40
0-0Robbie Lofthouse brings the ball forward. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Dichio.
3.15
0-0Ledley Copping brings the ball forward. Ledley Copping deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.08
Chris Wiltord passes the ball forward to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hall.
14.47
Ledley Copping knocks the ball forward to Scott Milburn. Scott Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Lofthouse. Robbie Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.26
Scott Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez rushes past Edward Johnson! Eugenio Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.40
Graham Watson flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Faria who takes it down. Antonio Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.12
Ian Oakley makes a simple pass to Des George. Des George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
28.48
Ashley Dichio hits a low pass to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley flicks a high ball forward to Duccio Mancini who takes it down. Duccio Mancini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.29
Duccio Mancini flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Collauto controls it well on his chest. Gianmatteo Collauto rushes past Ledley Copping! Gianmatteo Collauto shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
34.11
Chris Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.16
0-0Duccio Mancini flicks a high pass forward. Des Clapham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Clapham skips past Ledley Copping! Des Clapham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Newby. Excellent save.
38.29
Eugenio Fernandez sees space and advances. Eugenio Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Corrado Negro who gathers it comfortably.
39.35
0-0Edward Johnson hits it upfield. Des Clapham puts a great ball through. Gianmatteo Collauto runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
47.01
Ian Oakley flicks a high pass forward. Des George holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des George shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
51.53
Eugenio Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.07
0-0Duccio Mancini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Clapham. Des Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Scott Milburn blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
65.49
0-1Ledley Copping pushes up the pitch. Without breaking stride, Ledley Copping plays the ball forward to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry edges inside the box! Nicky Duberry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.29
Ledley Copping flicks a high pass forward. Scott Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.25
Scott Milburn threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Fernandez. Eugenio Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
75.34
0-1Bolton Wanderers are dictating the run of play here today.
77.16
0-1Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with James Morris replacing Des George and Jon Ehiogu replacing Matteo Serao .
78.26
Ledley Copping flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Fernandez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Fernandez advances with the ball. Eugenio Fernandez rushes past Gianmatteo Collauto! Eugenio Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.02
Ian Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Morris. James Morris shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Duncan Newby keeps it out!
84.35
Scott Milburn receives the ball from a throw-in from Alberto Keegan. Scott Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse collects the pass. Robbie Lofthouse sees Alberto Keegan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Keegan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.18
Edward Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Ian Oakley who takes it down. Ian Oakley threads a neat ball through to James Morris. James Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Milburn.
90.00
Brian Lawrence makes a beautiful solo run. Brian Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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 Ledley Copping of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Corrado Negro (GK)
6
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. Gary Hall (DEF)
6
4. Edward Johnson (DEF)
6
5. Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
6. Ian Oakley (MID)
7
7. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
8. Duccio Mancini (MID)
6
9. Des Clapham (ATT)
6
10. Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
11. Des George (ATT)
6
12. James Morris (DEF)
6
13. Jon Ehiogu (MID)
6
14. Alfred Brighton (ATT)
0
1. Duncan Newby (GK)
7
2. Ledley Copping (DEF)
9
3. Graham Watson (DEF)
6
4. Scott Milburn (DEF)
7
5. Antonio Faria (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
9
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
6
8. Alberto Keegan (MID)
6
9. Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)
7
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
9
12. Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13. Christian Eberle (MID)
0
14. Bill Dublin (ATT)
0