- Date:21 Feb 2012
- Kick-off:19:45
- Venue:KRBS Priestfield Stadium
- Attendance:3,248
Live Commentary
- 91mins
Unfair challenge on Paul Warne by Simon King results in a free kick. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Sam Wood, clearance made by Chris Whelpdale. Corner taken by Sam Wood from the right by-line to the near post.
- 91mins
Danny Jackman takes the inswinging corner, Effort on goal by Chris Whelpdale from 12 yards. Rhys Taylor makes a comfortable save.
- 89mins
Corner taken by Sam Wood from the right by-line played to the near post.
- 84mins
The official flags Danny Kedwell offside. Rhys Taylor takes the free kick.
- 82mins
The referee blows for offside against Paul Warne. Free kick taken by Paulo Gazzaniga.
- 81mins
Gavin Tomlin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Bradley. Free kick crossed by Sam Wood, clearance by Jack Evans. Inswinging corner taken by Sam Wood from the right by-line, clearance made by Chris Whelpdale.
- 80mins
The assistant referee flags for offside against Gavin Tomlin. Rhys Taylor takes the free kick.
- 79mins
Corner taken left-footed by Sam Wood from the left by-line, Alex Revell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Simon King. Paulo Gazzaniga takes the free kick.
- 76mins
Gavin Tomlin fouled by Jason Taylor, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Danny Jackman.
- 75mins
Sam Wood takes a shot. Save by Paulo Gazzaniga.
- 74mins
Sam Wood challenges Danny Jackman unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paulo Gazzaniga restarts play with the free kick.
- 73mins
Gavin Tomlin is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Indirect free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 71mins
Oliver Lee joins the action as a substitute, replacing Curtis Weston.
- 70mins
Inswinging corner taken by Danny Jackman from the right by-line, clearance by Johnny Mullins.
- 70mins
Alex Revell has an effort at goal from deep inside the area missing to the right of the target.
- 68mins
Danny Kedwell concedes a free kick for a foul on Scott Griffiths. Direct free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 64mins
Corner taken left-footed by Sam Wood from the left by-line, Headed effort on goal by Johnny Mullins from inside the penalty box misses to the right of the goal.
- 63mins
Outswinging corner taken by Sam Wood from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Danny Kedwell.
- 59mins
Corner taken by Sam Wood from the right by-line to the near post, Paulo Gazzaniga makes a comfortable save.
- 58mins
Danny Kedwell challenges Johnny Mullins unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 57mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gavin Tomlin by Jason Taylor. Curtis Weston takes the direct free kick.
- 56mins
Shaun Harrad goes off and Paul Warne comes on.
- 55mins
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Danny Jackman from the left by-line, clearance by Jason Taylor. Danny Jackman takes the inswinging corner, Sam Wood makes a clearance.
- 53mins
Corner taken left-footed by Danny Jackman from the left by-line, clearance by Jason Taylor.
- 52mins
Alex Revell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Connor Essam. Danny Jackman restarts play with the free kick.
- 49mins
Corner taken by Danny Jackman from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance by Danny Harrison.
- 47mins
Unfair challenge on Gavin Tomlin by Lewis Grabban results in a free kick. Danny Jackman crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Johnny Mullins.
- 45mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Danny Kedwell. Free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 45mins
Curtis Weston concedes a free kick for a foul on Mark Bradley. Mark Bradley takes the free kick.
- 44mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Michael Raynes on Gavin Tomlin. Free kick taken by Curtis Weston.
- 44mins
Unfair challenge on Chris Whelpdale by Johnny Mullins results in a free kick. Paulo Gazzaniga restarts play with the free kick.
- 43mins
Outswinging corner taken by Sam Wood, clearance made by Chris Whelpdale.
- 42mins
Corner taken by Sam Wood from the left by-line.
- 41mins
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Sam Wood, clearance by Danny Kedwell.
- 38mins
Effort from long distance by Gavin Tomlin goes wide right of the goal.
- 38mins
Unfair challenge on Danny Harrison by Curtis Weston results in a free kick. Rhys Taylor takes the direct free kick.
- 37mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Curtis Weston. Indirect free kick taken by Jason Taylor.
- 36mins
Handball decision goes against Lewis Grabban. The referee shows Lewis Grabban a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Paulo Gazzaniga takes the free kick.
- 34mins
Foul by Curtis Weston on Danny Harrison, free kick awarded. Shaun Harrad produces a cross, Johnny Mullins takes a shot. Save made by Paulo Gazzaniga.
- 32mins
Unfair challenge on Chris Whelpdale by Johnny Mullins results in a free kick. Johnny Mullins goes into the book for unsporting behaviour. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Curtis Weston. Gavin Tomlin is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 30mins
Jack Evans has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.
- 29mins
Short corner taken by Danny Jackman.
- 28mins
Mark Bradley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Kedwell. Connor Essam takes the free kick.
- 23mins
Scott Griffiths fouled by Chris Whelpdale, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 21mins
Corner taken left-footed by Danny Jackman, clearance made by Jason Taylor.
- 19mins
Chris Whelpdale produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.
- 17mins
Gavin Tomlin takes a shot. Save made by Rhys Taylor. Curtis Weston has an effort at goal from the edge of the box that misses to the right of the target.
- 13mins
Lewis Grabban has an effort at goal from outside the area which misses left. Drilled left-footed shot by Jo Kuffour. Save made by Rhys Taylor. Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Danny Jackman from the right by-line, save by Rhys Taylor.
- 8mins
Corner from the right by-line taken by Danny Jackman, clearance by Shaun Harrad.
- 7mins
Corner from the right by-line taken by Sam Wood, Shot by Jason Taylor. Simon King gets a block in.
- 6mins
Effort on goal by Shaun Harrad from 18 yards. Blocked by Connor Essam.
- 4mins
The offside flag is raised against Jo Kuffour. Indirect free kick taken by Rhys Taylor.
- 3mins
Shaun Harrad challenges Jack Evans unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Jack Evans.
- 2mins
Simon King takes a shot. Rhys Taylor makes a save. The assistant referee signals for offside against Jo Kuffour. Rhys Taylor restarts play with the free kick.
- 2mins
Mark Bradley gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Kedwell. Direct free kick taken by Curtis Weston.
- 1mins
Shaun Harrad is caught offside. Indirect free kick taken by Paulo Gazzaniga.
Match Preview
Keeping an eye on King Gillingham will assess centre-back Simon King ahead of the visit of Rotherham. King was recalled as part of a completely new back four for Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Port Vale although it remains to be seen whether he can handle two games in four days as he continues to manage an ankle injury. Youngster Connor Essam is likely to keep his place at the heart of defence after making his full league debut, with manager Andy Hessenthaler - who freshened up his XI with a total of five changes - pleased with his new-look side's performance at Vale Park despite the loss. The versatile Charlie Lee has recovered from a knee problem and is available, but defenders Andy Frampton and Matt Fish (both ankle) as well as goalkeeper Ross Flitney (knee) continue to miss out. Oliver Lee is still waiting for his Gills debut having remained as an unused substitute at the weekend, while it remains to be seen whether Matt Lawrence or Dennis Oli will make the matchday 16 having been made available for loan. Rotherham manager Andy Scott could name the same side for the fourth successive game at Gillingham on Tuesday. The Millers have been undefeated in their last three encounters, collecting seven points which have propelled them right back into play-off contention. Scott hinted he would be tempted to freshen things up following Saturday's 1-1 draw at Burton, with on-loan striker Shaun Harrad one player who could be struggling with fatigue. But Scott would be loathe to drop Harrad, with the Bury man scoring three goals in his first three appearances in a Millers shirt, though 15-goal top scorer Lewis Grabban will be chomping at the bit to return to the starting XI. Midfielder Danny Schofield will return to the squad after missing the trip to the Pirelli Stadium with a tooth problem, meaning Gareth Evans (back) and Luke Foster (knee) are the only occupants of the treatment room. The Millers have a dreadful record at the Priestfield, having not won on their last nine visits, a run stretching back to 1988.
Gillingham
Rotherham
- Paulo Gazzaniga
- Jack Evans
- Simon King
- Connor Essam
- Danny Jackman
- Chris Whelpdale
- Jack Payne
- Curtis Weston
- Jo Kuffour
- Danny Kedwell
- Gavin Tomlin
- SUBS
- Daren Hawkes
- Garry Richards
- Joe Martin
- Lewis Montrose
- Oliver Lee
Home
Away
- Rhys Taylor
- Mark Bradley
- Johnny Mullins
- Michael Raynes
- Scott Griffiths
- Lewis Grabban
- Danny Harrison
- Jason Taylor
- Sam Wood
- Shaun Harrad
- Alex Revell
- SUBS
- Andy Warrington
- Dale Tonge
- Ryan Cresswell
- Paul Warne
- Ben Pringle
Match Report
Grabban denied in draw Rotherham striker Lewis Grabban was denied the chance to inflict a sixth straight league defeat onto Gillingham after his first-half strike was ruled out in the goalless draw at Priestfield. The 24-year-old former Millwall front-man thought he had opened the scoring for the Millers after 38 minutes, only for referee Andy Woolmer to rule it out for handball and book him in the process. Gillingham had chances to go in front before then but neither Jo Kuffour or Curtis Weston could convert, while Grabban was also wasteful after the break. With just 15 minutes on the clock Paolo Gazzaniga's goal-kick left Michael Raynes confused, with the Rotherham defender directing the ball to Kuffour - but he smashed his one-on-one shot wide. Weston scuffed a rebound agonisingly wide moments later after Rotherham goalkeeper Rhys Taylor smothered Gavin Tomlin as he burst through before Grabban's disallowed effort. Grabban was in action again after 64 minutes but could only head across goal, while strike partner Alex Revell couldn't test Gazzaniga either as it end goalless.
Form Guide
- WLLLLL
- Gillingham
- VS
- Rotherham LLLWWD
Last Meetings
- Rotherham
- 3 - 0
- Gillingham
- 27/08/2011
- Rotherham
- 0 - 1
- Gillingham
- 25/04/2011
- Gillingham
- 3 - 1
- Rotherham
- 08/02/2011
- Rotherham
- 2 - 0
- Gillingham
- 14/02/2009
- Gillingham
- 4 - 0
- Rotherham
- 15/11/2008
- Gillingham
- 5 - 1
- Rotherham
- 15/02/1992
Top Scorers
Gillingham
- J Kuffour 7
- G Tomlin 5
- C Whelpdale 5
- D Jackman 4
- D Kedwell 3
- L Montrose 3
- D Spiller 2
- G Richards 1
- C Lee 1
- J Payne 1
Rotherham
- L Grabban 9
- A Revell 8
- G Evans 6
- D Harrison 2
- S Harrad 2
- J Mullins 2
- R Cresswell 2
- D Schofield 1
- J Taylor 1
- S Wood 1
- B Pringle 1
Goals
Gillingham
- Total goals 92
- Goals per game 49
- 7 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 9 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 3 (For) 6 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 5 (For) 5 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 9 (For) 11 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
Rotherham
- Total goals 91
- Goals per game 48
- 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins
- 4 (For) 5 (Against) Period 11-20 mins
- 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 21-30 mins
- 5 (For) 7 (Against) Period 31-40 mins
- 3 (For) 8 (Against) Period 41-50 mins
- 9 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins
- 7 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins
- 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 71-80 mins
- 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins
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