Match report

Rotherham Defeats Gillingham 2-0 in League One Clash

Gillingham
Gillingham
0–2
FT
Rotherham
Rotherham
Apr 30, 2022

Rotherham stunned Gillingham on Saturday in the latest League One clash. With two well-timed strikes, Rotherham secured their victory, leaving Gillingham frustrated despite efforts to stage a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Gillingham 0–2 Rotherham
  • • R. Edmonds-Green scored the opening goal for Rotherham in the 34th minute, assisted by Michael Ihiekwe.
  • • G. Kelly netted the second goal for Rotherham in the 89th minute, with an assist from C. Ogbene.
  • • S. O'Keefe and D. Tutonda received yellow cards early on for Gillingham.
  • • B. Thompson was also shown a yellow card later in the game.

Lineups

Gillingham

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Chapman (G)
  • 2 R. Jackson (D)
  • 15 C. Masterson (D)
  • 3 D. Tutonda (D)
  • 6 J. Tucker (D)
  • 4 S. O'Keefe (M)
  • 10 O. Lee (M)
  • 5 M. Ehmer (D)
  • 11 B. Reeves (M)
  • 8 B. Thompson (M)
  • 19 V. Oliver (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Carayol
  • 20 D. Phillips
  • 22 G. Sithole
  • 26 C. Maghoma
  • 23 H. Lintott
  • 1 P. Dahlberg
  • 32 J. Chambers

Rotherham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Johansson (G)
  • 6 R. Wood (D)
  • 20 M. Ihiekwe (D)
  • 7 J. Osei-Tutu (M)
  • 2 W. Harding (M)
  • 23 R. Edmonds-Green (D)
  • 4 D. Barlaser (M)
  • 18 O. Rathbone (M)
  • 8 B. Wiles (F)
  • 24 M. Smith (F)
  • 11 C. Ogbene (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 J. Mattock
  • 12 G. Kelly
  • 22 H. Odoffin
  • 19 J. Ogunfaolu-Kayode
  • 30 J. Chapman
  • 16 J. Lindsay
  • 15 T. Bola

Timeline

  1. Gillingham
    17' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    S. O'Keefe

    Foul

  2. Gillingham
    21' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    D. Tutonda

    Foul

  3. Rotherham
    34' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Edmonds-Green · Assist: Michael Ihiekwe
  4. Rotherham
    55' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Wood

    Foul

  5. Rotherham
    67' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: Joe Mattock
  6. Gillingham
    71' Gillingham Card · Yellow Card
    B. Thompson

    Foul

  7. Gillingham
    74' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Masterson · On: D. Phillips
  8. Rotherham
    80' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Smith · On: G. Kelly
  9. Rotherham
    83' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    W. Harding
  10. Gillingham
    87' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Tutonda · On: G. Sithole
  11. Rotherham
    89' Rotherham Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kelly · Assist: C. Ogbene
  12. Rotherham
    90'+3 Rotherham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Rathbone · On: H. Odoffin
  13. Rotherham
    90' Rotherham Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kelly

Match Stats

Stat Gillingham Rotherham
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 56% 64%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 17
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 233 240
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 130 153
Shots Inside Box 5 14
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rotherham took an early lead with R. Edmonds-Green's goal, giving them momentum and control over Gillingham.
  • ▸ G. Kelly's late second goal sealed the victory for Rotherham when time was running out, putting any comeback hopes to rest.