Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Huddersfield Town | Huddersfield Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Campbell | Andrew Campbell | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Teixeira | R. Teixeira |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 43 |  | Ben Izzet | B. Izzet | ||||||||
| Scott Lee | S. Lee | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Lomano Dryden | L. Dryden | |||||||||
| Phil Mann | P. Mann | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Nwankwo Gascoigne | N. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Gary Hall | G. Hall | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Sol Peckham | S. Peckham | |||||||||
| Edward Johnson | E. Johnson | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 | | Lee Power | L. Power | |||||||||
| Gianmatteo Collauto | G. Collauto |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Alfred Benjamin | A. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Duccio Mancini | D. Mancini | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Alistair Harley | A. Harley | |||||||||
| Oleg Roberts | O. Roberts | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Tim Mason | T. Mason | |||||||||
| Des Clapham | D. Clapham | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 59 | | Kieron Richards | K. Richards | |||||||||
| Alfred Brighton | A. Brighton | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Simon Lofthouse | S. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| Matteo Serao | M. Serao | | 53 | A | | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Leon Joseph | L. Joseph | ||||||||
| Ashley Dichio | A. Dichio | | 51 | D | | 12 | | M | 57 |  | Bert Van Galen | B. Van Galen | |||||||||
| Des George | D. George | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Ivar Vierklau | I. Vierklau | |||||||||
| Corrado Negro | C. Negro | | 48 | G | | 14 | | D | 51 |  | Marc Beck | M. Beck | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 7,867 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Gillingham and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Gillingham and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Pearce.
0.00
0-0Gillingham kick off the first half!
2.03
0-0Des Clapham catches Sol Peckham on the ankles. The referee calls over Des Clapham and shows him a yellow card! Sol Peckham runs off the knock.
3.22
0-0Alfred Benjamin surges forward with the ball. Alfred Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
14.16
0-0Sol Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Leon Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leon Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Harley. Alistair Harley plays a quick one-two with Simon Lofthouse and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alistair Harley provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.36
Alistair Harley knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards runs straight at the defence! Kieron Richards muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.19
Sol Peckham darts forward. Sol Peckham edges inside the box! Sol Peckham tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
21.19
Simon Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Tim Mason. Tim Mason makes a probing pass between the defence to Leon Joseph. Leon Joseph comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
28.18
Duccio Mancini advances with the ball. Duccio Mancini knocks the ball forward to Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.50
0-1Lee Power flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Gascoigne who gracefully takes it down. Nwankwo Gascoigne hits a low pass to Alfred Benjamin. Alfred Benjamin skips past Scott Lee! Alfred Benjamin shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.05
Oleg Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Des Clapham who brings the ball under control. Des Clapham chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Ben Izzet has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.20
Duccio Mancini flicks a high pass forward. Des Clapham controls it well on his chest. Des Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Huddersfield Town have changed their lineup with Bert Van Galen replacing Lee Power.
45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off the second half!
48.15
Tim Mason passes the ball forward to Leon Joseph. Leon Joseph shoots from long range. Solid save from Rafael Teixeira.
49.53
2-1Gillingham are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
51.29
Alistair Harley knocks the ball forward to Simon Lofthouse. Simon Lofthouse rushes past Phil Mann! Simon Lofthouse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.15
Alfred Benjamin flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Richards who takes it down. Kieron Richards whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Harley. Alistair Harley connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.11
Oleg Roberts makes a probing pass to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto decides to run forward with the ball. Gianmatteo Collauto shoots from outside the area. Ben Izzet gets down and covers it.
61.02
Scott Lee darts forward. Scott Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.25
Scott Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Des Clapham. Des Clapham edges inside the box! Des Clapham comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Ben Izzet had no chance!! Goal for Gillingham!
67.41
3-2Tim Mason passes the ball forward to Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards plays a one-two with Leon Joseph and rushes in on goal... Gary Hall catches Kieron Richards on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
71.16
Oleg Roberts makes a simple pass to Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.18
3-2Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Ashley Dichio replacing Matteo Serao and Des George replacing Alfred Brighton .
79.56
3-2Lomano Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Benjamin. Alfred Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Kieron Richards. Kieron Richards cuts inside the box! Kieron Richards tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Gary Hall.
81.58
3-2Corner kick to Huddersfield Town. Tim Mason plays it short to Sol Peckham. Sol Peckham heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Des Clapham jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
85.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Phil Mann plays the ball forward to Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts knocks the ball forward to Des Clapham. Des Clapham shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Ben Izzet.
87.06
Lomano Dryden flicks a high pass forward. Simon Lofthouse controls it well on his chest. Simon Lofthouse threads the ball through to Leon Joseph. Leon Joseph shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Gianmatteo Collauto flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Dichio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards Des Clapham. Des Clapham powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Oleg Roberts 36, 40 Des Clapham 63 | Alfred Benjamin 32 Alistair Harley 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Teixeira (GK)
6
2. Scott Lee (DEF)
7
3. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
4. Gary Hall (DEF)
6
5. Edward Johnson (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
6
7. Duccio Mancini (MID)
6
8. Oleg Roberts (MID)
9
9. Des Clapham (ATT)
9
10. Alfred Brighton (ATT)
6
11. Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
13. Des George (ATT)
6
14. Corrado Negro (GK)
0
1. Ben Izzet (GK)
7
2. Lomano Dryden (DEF)
6
3. Nwankwo Gascoigne (DEF)
6
4. Sol Peckham (DEF)
6
5. Lee Power (DEF)
6
6. Alfred Benjamin (MID)
8
7. Alistair Harley (MID)
7
8. Tim Mason (MID)
6
9. Kieron Richards (ATT)
7
10. Simon Lofthouse (ATT)
6
11. Leon Joseph (ATT)
6
12. Bert Van Galen (MID)
6
13. Ivar Vierklau (MID)
0
14. Marc Beck (DEF)
0