Match Report


GillinghamGillingham     Swansea CitySwansea City
Computer Player Computer Player Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Pedro NavarroP. Navarro63
G
1
G
64Mervin SharpeM. Sharpe
Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini71
D
2
D
65Les WrightL. Wright
Lomano CraddockL. Craddock67
D
3
D
63David FergusonD. Ferguson
Dennis DuberryD. Duberry58
D
4
D
67Jason PriestleyJ. Priestley
Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade73
M
5
D
65Robbie HackworthR. Hackworth
Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher72
M
6
M
63Graeme OwenG. Owen
Neil WiltordN. Wiltord71
M
captain7
M
66Thierry FowlerT. Fowler
Gavin LinekerG. Lineker69
M
8captain
M
63Richard PowerR. Power
Romarin MbambaR. Mbamba65
M
9
A
66Dennis BlakeD. Blake
Julian EberleJ. Eberle65
A
10
A
63Trevor TerryT. Terry
Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham61
A
11
A
59Craig StandingC. Standing
 
Luke SalakoL. Salako53
D
12
D
57Alan GoldbergA. Goldberg
Harry YoudsH. Youds50
A
13
D
61Jason NewbyJ. Newby
Brian KahnB. Kahn49
A
14
A
66John ChadwickJ. Chadwick

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 8,506 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Swansea City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.


0.00
The whistle blows and Swansea City get the match underway!
3.24
Richard Power takes it forward alone. Richard Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriele Gioacchini.
4.19
Jason Priestley hacks Julian Eberle from behind! Jason Priestley is given a warning by the referee! Julian Eberle stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
Romarin Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Peyrelade but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.04
Lomano Craddock plays the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker passes the ball forward to Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.06
Romarin Mbamba catches Graeme Owen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graeme Owen runs off the knock.
30.28
Les Wright makes a probing pass to Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thierry Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Terry. Trevor Terry gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.19
Dennis Duberry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Duberry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Ferguson.
42.50
Gavin Lineker hacks Graeme Owen from behind! The referee calls over Gavin Lineker and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Owen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Richard Power threads the ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Swansea City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Swansea City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham get the second half underway!
49.40
Dennis Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Peyrelade comfortably collects the pass. Fadel Peyrelade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham makes a simple pass, allowing Julian Eberle to run into the box. Jason Priestley barges into Julian Eberle. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
51.49
Thierry Fowler threads a neat ball through to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen plays a one-two with Richard Power and rushes in on goal... Graeme Owen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Dennis Duberry is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.53
David Ferguson receives the ball from a throw-in from Les Wright. David Ferguson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Fowler. Thierry Fowler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thierry Fowler shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Pedro Navarro!
61.34
Gavin Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Romarin Mbamba collects the pass. Romarin Mbamba knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
63.08
Gabriele Gioacchini threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Mervin Sharpe.
69.57
Craig Standing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.00
Gavin Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle skips past Jason Priestley! Jason Priestley catches Julian Eberle on the ankles. Julian Eberle appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.59
Robbie Hackworth makes a simple pass to Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake flicks a high ball forward to Craig Standing who takes it down. Craig Standing shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
83.27
Jason Priestley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen knocks the ball forward to Trevor Terry. Trevor Terry plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Standing and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Trevor Terry provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.55
Jason Priestley receives the ball from a throw-in from David Ferguson. Jason Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Richard Power who brings the ball under control. Richard Power knocks the ball forward to Graeme Owen. Graeme Owen shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Pedro Navarro.
89.13
It's a corner kick. Richard Power loops the ball in to towards the near post. Graeme Owen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Gillingham

Swansea City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
24.2%
43.9%
31.8%

Scorers
Julian Eberle 16
Trevor Terry 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Eberle of Gillingham

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Navarro (GK)
7
2.Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Duberry (DEF)
7
5.Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
6
6.Eoin Fletcher (MID)
6
7.Neil Wiltord (MID)
6
8.Gavin Lineker (MID)yellow card
7
9.Romarin Mbamba (MID)yellow card
6
10.Julian Eberle (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Joe Beckham (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Salako (DEF)
0
13.Harry Youds (ATT)
0
14.Brian Kahn (ATT)
0

1.Mervin Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Les Wright (DEF)
6
3.David Ferguson (DEF)
6
4.Jason Priestley (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Hackworth (DEF)
6
6.Graeme Owen (MID)
6
7.Thierry Fowler (MID)
8
8.Richard Power (MID)
7
9.Dennis Blake (ATT)
6
10.Trevor Terry (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Craig Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Alan Goldberg (DEF)
0
13.Jason Newby (DEF)
0
14.John Chadwick (ATT)
0