Oxford Utd 0-0 Gillingham: Report

Us and Gills draw a blankOxford failed to win for the third home game in a row after a goalless stalemate against Gillingham - but the Us remain in the play-off positions after Crewe could also only draw.A very tight encounter at the Kassam Stadium saw few good scoring chances for either side.Gills goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga produced a superb one-handed save from Asa Hall's well-struck shot on the turn in the first half.At the other end, Liam Davis saved Oxford with two last-ditch blocks. First when Danny Kedwell shot and then when Jo Kuffour burst into the box.Kuffour also dribbled past two defenders to fire in a low shot that Wayne Brown, making his first League appearance for the hosts, saved at his near post.In the second half, Hall's bullet-like half volley was headed off the line by Matt Fish. Substitute James Constable added some spark for the Us and set up Oli Johnson for a late opportunity, but Connor Essam dived in to block.Chris Whelpdale went close in the closing minutes when he ran clear on the left, but Brown saved well.Oxford appealed for a penalty in stoppage time when Johnson went down but the referee waved away the protests and booked Johnson for diving.Oxford Utd 0-0 Gillingham: Match Report - view commentary, squad, and statictics of the game as it happened.

Source: DSG