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Thrilling Draw at Priestfield Stadium: Gillingham and Colchester Share Spoils
Gillingham, England – In a hard-fought match at Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham and Colchester United played to a draw in a League Two fixture on matchday 23. The match, played in the 2025 season, saw both teams battling fiercely for victory.
Despite dominating possession with 56%, Colchester struggled to translate their superiority into goals. Gillingham, on the other hand, made better use of their chances, despite enjoying only 44% possession.
The key moment for Gillingham came in the 74th minute when R. McKenzie, assisted by A. Rowe, managed to break the deadlock with a goal that ignited the home crowd. However, the joy wouldn’t last long.
In the 87th minute, Colchester found the equalizer thanks to a penalty converted by A. Read. This goal came after a second half filled with tension and fouls, with both teams desperately seeking the win.
The match ended in a draw that, while reflecting the parity on the scoreboard, leaves both teams feeling like they could have obtained something more. Gillingham took 16 shots, 4 of which were on target, while Colchester had 15 shots, with 5 directed at the goal. In terms of discipline, both teams received one yellow card. Gillingham committed 23 fouls and Colchester 13.
Substitutions gillingham: at minute 58 S. Vokes came in and J. Andrews went out., at minute 68 S. Palmer-Houlden came in and E. Nevitt went out., at minute 90 C. Masterson came in and E. Coleman went out., at minute 90 B. Dack came in and J. Williams went out.
Substitutions colchester: at minute 68 H. Anderson came in and O. Edwards went out., at minute 81 J. Payne came in and S. Tovide went out., at minute 82 M. Mbick came in and W. Goodwin went out., at minute 88 K. Lisbie came in and K. Vincent-Young went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gillingham
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