Source: Team_Talk
Gills victory proves to be costly
Jack Payne snuck in to convert Andy Barcham's cross midway through the second half to give the Gills the win, but they will have a concern over midfielder Kevin Maher, who hobbled out of the clash with just 13 minutes gone.[LNB]He suffered an ankle injury following a 50/50 challenge with Alessane N'Diaye after just four minutes and, although he tried to continue, he was forced to come off.[LNB]Manager Mark Stimson has already lost key centre-back Simon King, midfielder Stuart Lewis and forward Dennis Oli to injuries during the friendly campaign, although midfielder Adam Miller was able to return after a foot injury to face Palace.[LNB]N'Diaye had Palace's best chances but was first denied by Alan Julian before firing over the top, while Miller hit the crossbar and Mark Bentley hit a post for the Gills either side of Payne's strike.[LNB][LNB]