Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Andrew Campbell | Andrew Campbell | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Teixeira | R. Teixeira |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Paul Burbage | P. Burbage | |||||||||
| Scott Lee | S. Lee | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 |  | Neil Dalglish | N. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Phil Mann | P. Mann | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | |||||||||
| Gary Hall | G. Hall | | 53 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 56 |  | Alan Castro | A. Castro | ||||||||
| Edward Johnson | E. Johnson | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | George Boateng | G. Boateng | |||||||||
| Gianmatteo Collauto | G. Collauto |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Fredrik Barrett | F. Barrett | |||||||||
| Duccio Mancini | D. Mancini | | 55 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Mervin Makin | M. Makin | |||||||||
| Oleg Roberts | O. Roberts | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Ian Weir | I. Weir | |||||||||
| Alfred Brighton | A. Brighton | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | |||||||||
| Matteo Serao | M. Serao | | 53 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | |||||||||
| Des George | D. George | | 51 | A | | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Tim Best | T. Best | ||||||||
| Ashley Dichio | A. Dichio | | 51 | D | | 12 | | D | 55 |  | Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | |||||||||
| Corrado Negro | C. Negro | | 49 | G | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Ivan Potts | I. Potts | |||||||||
| Ronnie Marshall | R. Marshall | | 45 | G | | 14 | | D | 53 | | Paolo Wilson | P. Wilson | |||||||||
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,576 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0Gillingham get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Tim Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin shoots from distance but somehow Rafael Teixeira manages to keep it out.
3.58
0-0Fredrik Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.43
Alan Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett sees Stephen Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Campbell shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Teixeira comfortably smothers it!
24.45
With imagination, Gary Hall picks a pass forward to Phil Mann. Phil Mann flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Brighton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Brighton shoots from distance. Solid save from Paul Burbage. What a great pair of hands!
26.31
Neil Dalglish hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell hits a low pass to Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.34
Gianmatteo Collauto hits a low pass to Des George. Des George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
30.26
0-0Alan Castro clumsily knocks into Alfred Brighton. The referee warns Alan Castro to calm down! Alfred Brighton runs off the knock.
32.46
Fredrik Barrett makes a probing pass to Ian Weir. Ian Weir plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Henderson and advances towards the goal... Ian Weir shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Rafael Teixeira is on top of it.
33.38
George Boateng threads a neat ball through to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson edges inside the box! Scott Henderson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Rafael Teixeira.
36.23
0-0Fredrik Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Matteo Serao. Fredrik Barrett is shown the yellow card! Matteo Serao runs off the knock.
38.43
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
40.41
Gianmatteo Collauto brings the ball forward. Gianmatteo Collauto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sheffield United kick off!
47.20
0-1Fredrik Barrett surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.40
Gianmatteo Collauto advances with the ball. Gianmatteo Collauto shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
55.22
0-1Phil Mann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Phil Mann plays the ball forward to Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Mercer.
61.21
Scott Lee sweeps the ball long. Gianmatteo Collauto tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Paul Burbage smothers it!
66.49
Duccio Mancini threads the ball through to Des George. Des George tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.
72.07
With a delightful solo run, George Boateng stretches the opposition's defence. George Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Best. Tim Best finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.49
0-1Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Ashley Dichio replacing Des George and Corrado Negro replacing Matteo Serao .
78.50
Neil Dalglish makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Hall.
79.03
Phil Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Roberts. With a superhuman jump, Oleg Roberts connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.19
Edward Johnson knocks the ball forward to Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corrado Negro. Corrado Negro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Barrett of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Teixeira (GK)
8
2. Scott Lee (DEF)
6
3. Phil Mann (DEF)
7
4. Gary Hall (DEF)
6
5. Edward Johnson (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
7
7. Duccio Mancini (MID)
6
8. Oleg Roberts (MID)
8
9. Alfred Brighton (ATT)
7
10. Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
11. Des George (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
13. Corrado Negro (GK)
6
14. Ronnie Marshall (GK)
0
1. Paul Burbage (GK)
7
2. Neil Dalglish (DEF)
7
3. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
4. Alan Castro (DEF)
6
5. George Boateng (MID)
7
6. Fredrik Barrett (MID)
9
7. Mervin Makin (MID)
6
8. Ian Weir (MID)
7
9. Scott Henderson (ATT)
7
10. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
9
11. Tim Best (ATT)
6
12. Leon Rösler (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Potts (MID)
0
14. Paolo Wilson (DEF)
0