Peterborough beats Gillingham in an exciting match
Peterborough United defeated Gillingham in an exciting EFL Trophy match held at Gillingham’s Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham, Kent. The match was marked by the intensity of both teams, with a total of 27 shots and 23 fouls.
The first goal of the match came in the 12th minute when R. Jones scored for Peterborough with an assist from C. Conn-Clarke. Gillingham attempted to respond but failed to convert any of their 14 chances. In the 75th minute, B. Ihionvein extended Peterborough’s lead with an assist from K. Poku, making the score 2-0. However, Gillingham managed to pull one back in the 90th minute with a goal from E. Nevitt, leaving the final score at 2-1.
Despite the victory, Peterborough received a yellow card in the 44th minute for J. Dornelly. Gillingham, on the other hand, received two yellow cards, the first in the 44th minute for B. Dack and the second in the 73rd minute for M. Ehmer.
The match, which was officiated by referee C. Hicks, was an intense encounter with both teams looking for victory. Peterborough’s victory puts them in a favorable position to advance in the EFL Trophy.
Substitutions peterborough: at minute 46 M. Mothersille came in and A. Odoh went out., at minute 60 K. Poku came in and C. Hayes went out., at minute 60 B. Ihionvein came in and R. Jones went out., at minute 68 J. Randall came in and C. Conn-Clarke went out., at minute 76 O. Rose came in and J. Katongo went out.
Substitutions gillingham: at minute 46 E. Nevitt came in and J. Andrews went out., at minute 46 J. Nolan came in and B. Dack went out., at minute 60 A. Little came in and E. Coleman went out., at minute 60 G. Lapslie came in and J. Clarke went out., at minute 79 S. Ogie came in and A. Giles went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gillingham
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