Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,738 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Gillingham and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Gillingham kick off!
6.06
Anthony Greening makes a simple pass to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.00
Nicky Fortune makes a probing pass to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Francis Parker.
15.54
Alun Bishop passes the ball forward to Max Brighton. Max Brighton knocks the ball forward to Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frank Holloway.
18.10
Mark Holloway passes the ball forward to Ross Hurst. Ross Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.15
Mike Goodwin makes a simple pass to Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft plays a perfect one-two with Youl Marche and rushes in on goal... Darius Scowcroft shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.36
Jorge Ramos makes a simple pass to Graham Minto. Graham Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Youl Marche. Youl Marche lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft powers a header at goal. Colin Barry easily smothers it.
28.33
Max Brighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Youl Marche. Youl Marche powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.42
Ross Hurst knocks the ball forward to Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw goes all the way! Lee Shaw rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.24
Graham Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Barry who gathers it comfortably.
44.15
Warren Wetherall passes the ball forward to Mike Goodwin. Mike Goodwin makes a beautiful solo run. Mike Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Youl Marche. Youl Marche connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Colin Barry manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off the second half!
57.26
Anthony Greening brings the ball forward. Anthony Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
60.00
Carlton Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youl Marche. Youl Marche whips in a cross ball towards Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.04
Frank Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Greening. Anthony Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.54
Oldham Athletic are easily keeping Gillingham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
81.03
Mike Goodwin knocks the ball forward to Darius Scowcroft. Darius Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Youl Marche but he's offside!
84.43
Frank Holloway surges forward with the ball. Frank Holloway decides to run forward with the ball. Frank Holloway lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Frank Holloway of Gillingham
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
25.6%
51.3%
23.1%