Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the match!
6.34
0-0Malcolm Carter hacks Eoin Fletcher from behind! The referee calls over Malcolm Carter and warns him to calm down! Eoin Fletcher runs off the knock.
10.13
0-0Neil Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Wright controls it well on his chest. Jermaine Wright plays a quick one-two with Malcolm Carter and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Wright rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
12.20
Malcolm Carter hacks Neil Wiltord from behind! The referee warns Malcolm Carter again to calm down! Neil Wiltord hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.44
0-0Gabriele Gioacchini sees Romarin Mbamba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romarin Mbamba threads a neat ball through to Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.21
1-0Neil Wiltord makes a simple pass to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Markus Riemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.44
Gabriele Gioacchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lineker. Without breaking stride, Gavin Lineker plays the ball forward to Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.10
Malcolm Carter threads a neat ball through to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Navarro!
38.11
2-0Gavin Lineker knocks the ball forward to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.12
Dennis Duberry flicks a high ball forward to Gabriele Gioacchini who takes it down. Gabriele Gioacchini flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle sees Fadel Peyrelade just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fadel Peyrelade cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
54.21
Malcolm Carter passes the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.09
Eoin Fletcher catches Enrique Sanchez on the ankles. Eoin Fletcher is warned by the referee! Enrique Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.42
Malcolm Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.55
Dennis Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Markus Riemann.
83.37
Malcolm Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Pedro Navarro. Excellent save.
84.20
Neil Dickov hits a low pass to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.41
Enrique Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Showing composure, Malcolm Carter plays the ball forward to Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Duberry.
90.00
Neil Dickov knocks the ball forward to Jan Polheim. Seeing a gap ahead, Jan Polheim plays the ball forward to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim makes a looping header on goal. Jan Polheim scores for West Ham United!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
26.1%
46.4%
27.5%
Scorers
| Julian Eberle 16, 20 | Jermaine Wright 71 Jan Polheim 90 |
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) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romarin Mbamba (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Eberle (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Joe Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luke Salako (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Youds (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Kahn (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Markus Riemann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Chris Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Polheim (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Malcolm Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fadel Skora (ATT) | 8 | |
| 9. | Wouter Van Mol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrique Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Wright (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jon Forbes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Patterson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Pedone (ATT) | 0 | |