Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,894 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 Danny Hendrie.
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 Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
8.07
0-0Gary Hall makes a simple pass to Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Brighton who takes it down. Alfred Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Des Clapham. Des Clapham makes a convincing header. Duncan Newby manages to gather it.
12.40
0-0Gianmatteo Collauto comes in with a late challenge on Brian Lawrence. The referee calls over Gianmatteo Collauto and shows him a yellow card! Brian Lawrence hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.34
Graham Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Milburn. Scott Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Keegan. Alberto Keegan rushes past Gary Hall! Alberto Keegan cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Rafael Teixeira manages to keep it out.
16.27
0-0Rui Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry sees Tony van Dam just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tony van Dam makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.43
0-0Gianmatteo Collauto comes in with a late challenge on Brian Lawrence. The referee warns Gianmatteo Collauto to calm down! Brian Lawrence runs off the knock.
20.29
Brian Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Cutler controls it well on his chest. Patrick Cutler controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alberto Keegan through on goal. Alberto Keegan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.09
Patrick Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Luzhny who takes it down. Trevor Luzhny shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.54
0-0Duccio Mancini sees Matteo Serao in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matteo Serao knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.44
Gary Hall flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Roberts comfortably collects the pass. Oleg Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.17
Rui Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny plays a scrappy one-two with Ronny Heggem and advances towards the goal... Trevor Luzhny comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
32.40
Patrick Cutler knocks the ball forward to Ronny Heggem. Ronny Heggem finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.03
Oleg Roberts hits a low pass to Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.57
Duccio Mancini decides to run forward with the ball. Duccio Mancini tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
39.02
Phil Mann makes a strong solo run forward. Phil Mann makes a simple pass to Des Clapham. Des Clapham lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
42.11
0-0Rui Fernandes threads the ball through to Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Ronny Heggem. Ronny Heggem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry but the linesman indicates offside!
44.00
Trevor Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Duberry. Nicky Duberry rockets a shot on goal. Rafael Teixeira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class 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. 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 Bolton Wanderers kick off!
51.27
Des Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Duncan Newby manages to gather it.
53.04
0-0Scott Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Lawrence. Brian Lawrence flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronny Heggem. Some silky footwork from Ronny Heggem provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Duccio Mancini is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
55.58
Oleg Roberts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oleg Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Matteo Serao. Matteo Serao connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Gillingham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.27
Phil Mann threads the ball through to Oleg Roberts. Oleg Roberts knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Clapham. Des Clapham shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.10
Brian Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Luzhny. Trevor Luzhny plays a one-two with Ronny Heggem and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Trevor Luzhny provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Rafael Teixeira. Excellent save.
61.23
0-1Patrick Cutler darts forward. Patrick Cutler deftly passes the ball to Nicky Duberry, releasing him through on goal. Nicky Duberry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.31
Brian Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronny Heggem. Ronny Heggem tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Rafael Teixeira manages to keep it out.
71.23
Gianmatteo Collauto makes a simple pass to Alfred Brighton. Alfred Brighton runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alfred Brighton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Duncan Newby. Excellent save.
73.17
Brian Lawrence takes a long throw-in. Graham Watson flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lawrence collects the pass. Brian Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Rafael Teixeira.
77.18
0-1Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Ashley Dichio replacing Matteo Serao and Des George replacing Alfred Brighton .
79.26
Rui Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Brian Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Brian Lawrence cuts inside the box! Brian Lawrence makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
83.21
Oleg Roberts sees Des Clapham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Des Clapham knocks in a cross ball towards Des George. Des George rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.16
Oleg Roberts threads a neat ball through to Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini whips in a cross ball towards Des George. Des George connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles 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 Nicky Duberry of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Teixeira (GK)
8
2. Scott Lee (DEF)
6
3. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
4. Gary Hall (DEF)
6
5. Edward Johnson (DEF)
6
6. Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)
5
7. Duccio Mancini (MID)
7
8. Oleg Roberts (MID)
8
9. Des Clapham (ATT)
6
10. Alfred Brighton (ATT)
7
11. Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Dichio (DEF)
6
13. Des George (ATT)
6
14. Corrado Negro (GK)
0
1. Duncan Newby (GK)
7
2. Rui Fernandes (DEF)
7
3. Graham Watson (DEF)
6
4. Scott Milburn (DEF)
6
5. Patrick Cutler (MID)
8
6. Trevor Luzhny (MID)
7
7. Brian Lawrence (MID)
8
8. Alberto Keegan (MID)
6
9. Ronny Heggem (ATT)
6
10. Tony van Dam (ATT)
6
11. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
8
12. Fredrik Shaw (GK)
0
13. George Beattie (DEF)
0
14. Patrice Morestin (ATT)
0