Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 7,523 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Gillingham and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Fletcher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Gillingham and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Fletcher.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United kick off!
8.34
0-0Jermaine Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Julian Schell who brings the ball under control. Julian Schell knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Arias. Juan Arias shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.23
Kieron Formon takes it forward alone. Kieron Formon knocks the ball forward to Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
14.48
0-0Eddie Jeffers makes a simple pass to Juan Arias. Juan Arias threads a neat ball through to Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.51
1-0Gavin Jeffers passes the ball forward to Clive Taylor. Clive Taylor makes a probing pass to Juan Arias. Juan Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.32
Kemal Hamilton makes a simple pass to Robert Keane. Robert Keane whips in a cross ball towards Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.58
Danny Thatcher runs up as Kemal Hamilton takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Danny Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Sheringham controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Sheringham runs straight at the defence! Isaiah Sheringham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Robert Waters has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.29
Gavin Jeffers flicks a high ball forward to Juan Arias who takes it down. Juan Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
51.47
1-1Eddie Jeffers threads a neat ball through to Omer Adams. With a delightful solo run, Omer Adams stretches the opposition's defence. Omer Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Barrett but the linesman indicates offside!
54.18
1-1Gavin Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Adams. Omer Adams sees Ugo Proctor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Proctor whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Barrett. With a superhuman jump, Adrian Barrett connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Robert Stewart manages to gather it.
55.04
Kieron Formon plays the ball forward to Clive Taylor. Clive Taylor sees Adrian Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Barrett runs straight at the defence! Adrian Barrett cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Robert Stewart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.51
Gavin Le Saux knocks the ball forward to Marc Kasper. Marc Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.47
Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Le Saux holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Le Saux passes the ball forward to Robert Keane. Robert Keane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.11
Omer Adams flicks a high ball forward to Juan Arias who takes it down. Juan Arias whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
72.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Kieron Formon plays the ball forward to Ugo Proctor. Ugo Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Schell. Julian Schell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.25
Juan Arias advances with the ball. Juan Arias runs straight at the defence! Juan Arias rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.9%
27.1%
Play Area
31.4%
48.6%
20%
Scorers
| Adrian Barrett 22, 55 Juan Arias 85 | Isaiah Sheringham 31 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adrian Barrett of Gillingham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Waters (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Jeffers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Kieron Formon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Julian Schell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Proctor (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Omer Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Taylor (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adrian Barrett (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Juan Arias (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ivan Edghill (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Carrasco (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frank Insley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Robert Stewart (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dion Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adam Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Robson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Thatcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Sheringham (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Kemal Hamilton (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gavin Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Kasper (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Robert Keane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Dodd (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ross Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Williamson (MID) | 0 | |