Bristol Rovers 1-1 Gillingham: Thomas O’Connor earns point for Gills
Bristol R vs Gillingham
Sky Bet League One
7:45pm Tuesday 17th September
Memorial Stadium
(Att: 6370)
Thomas O’Connor fired an 83rd-minute equaliser to earn Gillingham a point from a League One draw at Bristol Rovers.
The home side took a lead when striker Tyler Smith was allowed to operate unchallenged into the Gills’ box also sidestepped Connor Ogilvie prior to devoting a drive.
But Gillingham were rewarded for pressure when substitute Mark Marshall crossed deep from the best and, although Ogilvie’s volley was parried by Anssi Jaakola, O’Connor was on hand to net the rally from six yards.
A first half of few chances observed Jonson Clarke-Harris nod the ball over Bonham following 32 minutes for O’Connor to get clear and back.
Jaakkola did not have a save to make until the 63rd minute if an Olly Lee free-kick was held above his head. After equalising, However, the people looked the likely winners.
While Rovers lost skipper Ollie Clarke, who limped off after 54 gillingham needed to substitute Barry Fuller after only 13 minutes, and also right wing-back Josh Hare that had been transported off with 73 gone.
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