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Gillingham beats Chesterfield in a game full of cards
Gillingham beat Chesterfield 1-0 in a thrilling and card-filled game at Priestfield Stadium. The only goal of the match came in the 8th minute through R. McKenzie, who took advantage of a precise pass from J. Nolan.
The game started with a yellow card for S. Ogie of Gillingham in the 1st minute. However, Gillingham took the lead in the 8th minute with a goal from R. McKenzie. Despite having less possession of the ball, Gillingham proved to be more effective in finishing their plays.
Chesterfield’s dominance was marred by a series of yellow cards, including a red for M. Ehmer in the 60th minute. In the final minutes, Chesterfield desperately sought an equalizer, but Gillingham’s defense held firm.
The game ended with a total of 6 yellow cards and 2 reds, one for each team. Gillingham had a total of 8 shots, while Chesterfield reached 15.
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Substitutions gillingham: at minute 20 J. Clarke came in and A. Rowe went out., at minute 82 J. Andrews came in and M. Wyllie went out., at minute 83 J. Williams came in and G. Lapslie went out.
Substitutions chesterfield: at minute 76 M. Jacobs came in and V. Daley-Campbell went out., at minute 80 J. Metcalfe came in and D. Markanday went out., at minute 80 K. Drummond came in and W. Grigg went out., at minute 90 T. Williams came in and O. Banks went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gillingham
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