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 West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,221 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Byrne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gillingham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Byrne.
0.00
0-0West Bromwich Albion get the match underway!
4.04
0-0Marc Barry passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.42
0-0Jacob Copping flicks a high pass forward. Marc Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Barry threads a neat ball through to Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
14.23
Paul Lensing darts forward. Paul Lensing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Waters who gathers it comfortably.
15.23
0-1Marc Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Lomano Mason provides some space. He shoots at goal. Lomano Mason scores for West Bromwich Albion!!
18.55
Marc Barry plays the ball forward to Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
20.10
Gavin Jeffers flicks a high pass forward. Clive Taylor collects the pass. Clive Taylor darts forward. Clive Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Omer Adams. Omer Adams whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.09
Julian Schell flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
27.55
Eddie Jeffers hits a low pass to Clive Taylor. Clive Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Juan Arias controls it well on his chest. Juan Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.59
Callum Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Barry. Marc Barry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Barry shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.40
Callum Souness flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Mason controls it well on his chest. Lomano Mason passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Some good footwork from Oscar Jr. Riccio provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Waters with no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
51.08
Jermaine Kirkland kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Formon. Kieron Formon threads the ball through to Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.37
Kieron Formon makes a simple pass to Clive Taylor. Clive Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Proctor. Ugo Proctor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.19
Chris Wau flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio who takes it down. Oscar Jr. Riccio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.59
Omer Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Schell. Julian Schell knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.37
Omer Adams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Arias. Juan Arias plays a one-two with Adrian Barrett and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Juan Arias provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.22
Tommy Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Lensing controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Paul Lensing stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Lensing cuts inside the box! Paul Lensing makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.13
Paul Lensing takes a short throw-in bringing Marino Padalino into play. Marino Padalino threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.23
Gavin Jeffers sees Ugo Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Proctor passes the ball forward to Juan Arias. Juan Arias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Hughes.
75.26
Marc Barry flicks a high pass forward. Marino Padalino easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Padalino threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Riccio. Oscar Jr. Riccio whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Mason. Lomano Mason is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.14
Marc Barry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Barry whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Etherington. Ashley Etherington makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
79.52
Tommy Hughes hits a low pass to Marc Barry. With a delightful solo run, Marc Barry stretches the opposition's defence. Marc Barry tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.56
Marc Barry flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Jr. Riccio who brings the ball under control. Oscar Jr. Riccio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.14
1-2Marc Barry clumsily knocks into Clive Taylor. The referee warns Marc Barry to calm down! Clive Taylor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.29
1-2West Bromwich Albion are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
90.00
1-2Juan Arias hacks Tommy Hughes from behind! Juan Arias is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Hughes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
36%
43%
20.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lomano Mason of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Waters (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kieron Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Schell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adrian Barrett (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ivan Edghill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Carrasco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Insley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Danny Scowcroft (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Copping (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Hughes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chris Wau (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Marc Barry (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Paul Lensing (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marino Padalino (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ashley Etherington (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oscar Jr. Riccio (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Lomano Mason (MID) | | 9 |
| 12. | Paul Bailey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gareth Kanu (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Del Eadie (MID) | 0 | |