Ebbsfleet United 1:2 Gillingham — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Nelson Khumbeni’s second-half strike sealed a 1-2 comeback win for Gillingham over Ebbsfleet United in this Club Friendly, with the midfielder’s 70th-minute goal proving decisive after the hosts had led through an early opener. The friendly offered little beyond preparation, though Gillingham’s character in overturning a deficit will please their manager as they build towards competitive action.

Ebbsfleet United struck first on 15 minutes, but parity lasted barely a quarter of an hour as Damien Theodore levelled for Gillingham on 29. The match remained finely poised until Khumbeni, already the game’s most influential presence, produced the winner on 70, turning the contest on its head and securing the away side’s victory without need for any intervention from referee or VAR.

Possession was dead level at fifty per cent apiece, yet the numbers told a tale of Gillingham’s efficiency: Ebbsfleet won seven corners to Gillingham’s three, dominating territory without reward, while the visitors took their chances when it mattered. Khumbeni earned a 9.26 rating, the outstanding performer on the pitch, his goal capping a display that overshadowed all others. With no prediction offered and no fixture scheduled next, this remains a simple, honest result for Gillingham to bank.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Ebbsfleet United vs Gillingham?

Ebbsfleet United 1-2 Gillingham (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Damien Theodore (29') for Gillingham; Nelson Khumbeni (70') for Gillingham.