Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 9,629 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Swansea City get the match underway!
2.01
John Smithe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.51
Claudio P. Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to David Gallacher. David Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Hackworth who gathers it comfortably.
9.56
John Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Strachan.
14.52
David Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.07
Tonci Seric advances with the ball. Tonci Seric shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.19
Rodrigo Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Young. Callum Young whips in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
36.16
Tonci Seric makes a probing pass to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.16
Darren Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Fenton. Robert Fenton lofts in a cross ball towards Aloisio Peyrlade. Aloisio Peyrlade heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.39
Claudio P. Delgado barges into Robert Fenton. Claudio P. Delgado is given a warning by the referee! Robert Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Valerio Ziliani comes in with a late challenge on Steve Cope. Valerio Ziliani is given a warning by the referee! Steve Cope carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
48.12
John Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Michael Hackworth!
51.51
Rodney Schulpen threads the ball through to Aloisio Peyrlade. Aloisio Peyrlade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Benjamin who gathers it comfortably.
53.45
Rodrigo Almeida passes the ball forward to Callum Young. Callum Young knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Michael Hackworth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.05
David Gallacher sees a break and surges forward. David Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.05
Colin Milburn sees a break and surges forward. Colin Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Dublin but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.33
Rodrigo Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.23
Rodrigo Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Callum Young. Callum Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
69.02
John Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
75.10
Rodrigo Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Young. Callum Young tries a spectacular long range effort. Michael Hackworth easily smothers it.
84.55
Nicolas Schnellinger makes a probing pass to Rodney Schulpen. Rodney Schulpen makes a probing pass to Steve Cope. Steve Cope plays a perfect one-two with Robert Fenton and rushes in on goal... Steve Cope shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.50
Claudio P. Delgado threads the ball through to David Gallacher. David Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Young. Callum Young goes all the way! Callum Young rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Michael Hackworth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.56
David Gallacher knocks the ball forward to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from 20 yards but Michael Hackworth is on top of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Mark Dublin of Gillingham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.8421052631579 vs 38.1578947368421
Play Area
Home team third: 14.47%, Midfield: 48.68%, Away team third: 36.84%