Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Nottingham Forest | Nottingham Forest | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Kevin Dickinson | Kevin Dickinson | ||||||||||||||||||
| Warren Bailey | W. Bailey |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Oscar Pastor | O. Pastor | |||||||||
| Valerio Ziliani | V. Ziliani |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 |  | Stefan Littbarski | S. Littbarski | |||||||||
| Claudio P. Delgado | C. Delgado |  | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Ian Stone | I. Stone | |||||||||
| George Salmon | G. Salmon | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Kevin Dickov | K. Dickov | |||||||||
| Colin Milburn | C. Milburn | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 |  | Pim Corstanje | P. Corstanje | |||||||||
| Steffen Bohinen | S. Bohinen |  | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Daniel Pina | D. Pina | |||||||||
| Tonci Seric | T. Seric |  | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 |  | Kiyoshi Ono | K. Ono | |||||||||
| David Gallacher | D. Gallacher | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Diego Di Michele | D. Di Michele | |||||||||
| Ben Watson | B. Watson | | 59 | M | | 9 | | A | 64 | | Craig Patterson | C. Patterson | |||||||||
| Mark Dublin | M. Dublin | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Marco Cesaretti | M. Cesaretti | |||||||||
| Les Myers | L. Myers | | 70 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Ian Blake | I. Blake | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,957 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Gillingham kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
1-0Colin Milburn threads the ball through to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric sees a break and surges forward. Tonci Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.02
1-0Daniel Pina knocks the ball forward to Ian Blake. Ian Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.49
1-0Ben Watson knocks the ball forward to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Pastor easily smothers it!
18.50
1-0Kevin Dickov advances with the ball. Kevin Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
24.11
1-0Diego Di Michele makes a probing pass to Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Blake but the linesman indicates offside!
27.10
1-0Gillingham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Nottingham Forest's defence.
33.36
Kevin Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Pina. Daniel Pina knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.50
Daniel Pina makes a probing pass to Ian Blake. Ian Blake whips in a cross ball towards Craig Patterson. Craig Patterson flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the second half underway!
48.38
Tonci Seric surges forward with the ball. Tonci Seric controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Oscar Pastor!
53.12
Tonci Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.33
1-0Daniel Pina catches David Gallacher on the ankles. Daniel Pina is given a warning by the referee! David Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.25
George Salmon hacks Marco Cesaretti from behind! George Salmon is warned by the referee! Marco Cesaretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.39
1-0Kiyoshi Ono catches Steffen Bohinen on the ankles. Kiyoshi Ono is shown the yellow card! Steffen Bohinen stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.20
Tonci Seric catches Kiyoshi Ono on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kiyoshi Ono hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.05
Claudio P. Delgado lofts the ball long. Mark Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.16
Stefan Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Di Michele. Diego Di Michele decides to run forward with the ball. Diego Di Michele plays a perfect one-two with Craig Patterson and rushes in on goal... Diego Di Michele shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.25
David Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stefan Littbarski.
73.55
George Salmon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Gallacher. David Gallacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Myers. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Pastor who gathers it comfortably.
75.57
Stefan Littbarski sees space and advances. Stefan Littbarski knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Blake. Ian Blake shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Warren Bailey manages to gather it comfortably.
77.20
Daniel Pina flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Blake. Ian Blake shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Warren Bailey manages to gather it comfortably.
78.31
Pim Corstanje knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti goes all the way! Marco Cesaretti tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
85.45
Daniel Pina threads the ball through to Marco Cesaretti. Marco Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Blake. Ian Blake connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Warren Bailey had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
89.55
Kiyoshi Ono advances with the ball. Kiyoshi Ono controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Warren Bailey!
90.00
Tonci Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
28.4%
45.9%
25.7%
Scorers
| Mark Dublin 2 Les Myers 67 | Ian Blake 85 |