Match Report


GillinghamGillingham     RochdaleRochdale
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Corrado NegroC. Negro46
G
1
G
53Ashley McleodA. Mcleod
Phil MannP. Mann57
D
2
D
60Jacob PhilipsJ. Philips
Edward JohnsonE. Johnson52
D
3
D
57Andy MckinlayA. Mckinlay
Ashley DichioA. Dichio51
D
4
D
55Gavin FlintlockG. Flintlock
James MorrisJ. Morris49
D
5captain
D
54Anthony LaverA. Laver
Gianmatteo CollautoG. Collauto56
M
6
M
54Daniele LuzhnyD. Luzhny
Ralph MasonR. Mason56
M
7
M
51Alistair SmithA. Smith
Duccio ManciniD. Mancini55
M
8
M
51Nigel GreavesN. Greaves
Oleg RobertsO. Roberts50
M
9
A
57Oberdan MontellaO. Montella
Des ClaphamD. Clapham60
A
10
A
57Clive MarshallC. Marshall
Glynn GreeningG. Greening58
A
captain11
A
55Ljubisa PergolizziL. Pergolizzi
 
Alfred BrightonA. Brighton57
A
12
A
54Ruel EhioguR. Ehiogu
Matteo SeraoM. Serao53
A
13
G
53Chris JohnsonC. Johnson
Des GeorgeD. George49
A
14
A
52Neil KoncheskyN. Konchesky

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,773 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.


0.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
8.40
With vision, Nigel Greaves picks a pass forward to Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.09
Jacob Philips flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella advances inside the box! Oberdan Montella takes a shot at goal but somehow Corrado Negro manages to keep it out.
15.35
Nigel Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi whips in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Phil Mann and the loose ball is cleared up field.
21.44
Gianmatteo Collauto darts forward. Gianmatteo Collauto shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
27.01
Gianmatteo Collauto catches Nigel Greaves on the ankles. Gianmatteo Collauto is shown the yellow card! Nigel Greaves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.53
Ashley Dichio threads a neat ball through to Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini plays the ball forward to Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
36.01
Gavin Flintlock darts forward. Gavin Flintlock sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Flintlock knocks the ball forward, putting Alistair Smith through on goal. Alistair Smith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.45
Daniele Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith makes a probing pass between the defence to Nigel Greaves. Nigel Greaves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.13
Alistair Smith flicks a high ball forward to Clive Marshall who takes it down. Clive Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
44.42
Jacob Philips threads a neat ball through to Alistair Smith. Alistair Smith flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Greaves who brings the ball under control. Nigel Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall makes a looping header on goal. Clive Marshall scores for Rochdale!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gillingham appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale get the second half underway!
51.41
Edward Johnson barges into Daniele Luzhny. The referee calls over Edward Johnson and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Luzhny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.06
Duccio Mancini takes a quick throw-in, which Oleg Roberts takes on the chest. Oleg Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Gianmatteo Collauto collects the pass. Gianmatteo Collauto whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
61.17
Ashley Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianmatteo Collauto. Gianmatteo Collauto knocks the ball forward to Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason edges inside the box! Ralph Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Ashley Mcleod.
67.21
Alistair Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ljubisa Pergolizzi. Ljubisa Pergolizzi lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.15
Andy Mckinlay hacks Oleg Roberts from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oleg Roberts runs off the knock.
73.11
Gianmatteo Collauto passes the ball forward to Glynn Greening. Glynn Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.41
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Brighton replacing Glynn Greening and Matteo Serao replacing Des Clapham .
79.00
Andy Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall plays a quick one-two with Ljubisa Pergolizzi and rushes in on goal... Clive Marshall rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.50
Nigel Greaves decides to run forward with the ball. Nigel Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Gillingham

Rochdale
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
29.2%
50%
20.8%

Scorers
Alistair Smith 36
Clive Marshall 44
Oberdan Montella 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Smith of Rochdale

Match Ratings
1.Corrado Negro (GK)
6
2.Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3.Edward Johnson (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Ashley Dichio (DEF)
7
5.James Morris (DEF)
7
6.Gianmatteo Collauto (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ralph Mason (MID)
7
8.Duccio Mancini (MID)
6
9.Oleg Roberts (MID)
6
10.Des Clapham (ATT)
6
11.Glynn Greening (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfred Brighton (ATT)
6
13.Matteo Serao (ATT)
6
14.Des George (ATT)
0

1.Ashley Mcleod (GK)
6
2.Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
3.Andy Mckinlay (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
8
5.Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
6.Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
7.Alistair Smith (MID)goal scored
9
8.Nigel Greaves (MID)
8
9.Oberdan Montella (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Clive Marshall (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
7
 
12.Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13.Chris Johnson (GK)
0
14.Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0