Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Walsall. A crowd of 9,146 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Gillingham kicking off!
2.30
0-0Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards but Corrado Negro is on top of it.
3.51
Without breaking stride, Thierry Guppy plays the ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Corrado Negro manages to gather it.
4.15
0-0Steve Goldberg barges into Phil Mann. Steve Goldberg is shown the yellow card! Phil Mann runs off the knock.
15.12
0-0Gary Hall receives the ball from a throw-in from Edward Johnson. Gary Hall knocks the ball forward to Duccio Mancini. Duccio Mancini darts forward. Duccio Mancini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Clapham but the linesman indicates offside!
21.28
0-0Alex Mcallister takes it forward alone. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
22.25
1-0Duccio Mancini makes a probing pass to Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason rushes past Scott Fletcher! Ralph Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.18
Teddy Scowcroft surges forward with the ball. Teddy Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Davis but he's offside!
28.49
Juan Guardiola sees Christian Arendt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Arendt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
38.05
1-0Steve Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.47
Cosimo Ferrante flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft who brings the ball under control. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Hall.
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. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall kick off!
47.42
Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
51.03
Christian Arendt laces a weighted ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Goldberg. Steve Goldberg edges inside the box! Steve Goldberg comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.39
Ashley Dichio makes a probing pass to Ralph Mason. Ralph Mason plays a quick one-two with Des Clapham and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Ralph Mason provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.00
1-1Walsall have made a substitution with Christina Bancarel replacing Steve Goldberg .
63.37
Gianmatteo Collauto sees space and advances. Gianmatteo Collauto threads the ball through to Alfred Brighton but he's offside!
65.08
Christina Bancarel kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Mason.
67.48
Alex Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.01
1-1Christina Bancarel threads a neat ball through to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Ashley Dichio clumsily knocks into Teddy Scowcroft. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
72.01
1-1The referee points to the spot..
73.43
Teddy Scowcroft takes a long run up. It's miles wide!
75.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Guardiola plays the ball forward to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Corrado Negro!
77.43
Gillingham have made 2 substitutions with Matteo Serao replacing Alfred Brighton and Des George replacing Des Clapham .
85.55
Juan Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Gary Davis controls it well on his chest. Gary Davis shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Corrado Negro. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
32.8%
48.4%
18.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Mcallister of Walsall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Corrado Negro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Phil Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edward Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ashley Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo Collauto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Mason (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Duccio Mancini (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oleg Roberts (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Des Clapham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfred Brighton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matteo Serao (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Des George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | James Morris (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Joe Westwood (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Guardiola (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Christian Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Ferrante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Mcallister (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Thierry Guppy (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Steve Goldberg (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Morris Lloyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gary Davis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Teddy Scowcroft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tommy Flintlock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Eberle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christina Bancarel (MID) | 6 | |