Gillingham score four as Crewe’s unbeaten run comes to an end

Posted Wednesday, January 27, 2021 by PA

Crewe’s 10-game unbeaten run ended spectacularly as Olly Lee’s double set Gillingham on course for a 4-1 victory at Priestfield.

The Gills had defender Jack Tucker to thank for keeping the score goalless within the opening 30 seconds as he cleared Oli Finney’s shot off the line after a well-worked Alex move.

Steve Evans’ side took the lead courtesy of a Jordan Graham penalty in the 11th minute after Tyler Johnson had clumsily fouled the Gills midfielder.

Omar Beckles headed straight at Gillingham goalkeeper Jack Bonham and Finney curled a shot wide as the visitors sought a quick equaliser.

Hearts loanee Lee put the hosts 2-0 up with the first goal of his third spell with the Kent club as he brilliantly turned Beckles before firing under Crewe goalkeeper Dave Richards.

Kyle Dempsey capped Gillingham’s impressive first half in style as he ended a free-flowing move involving Lee and Vadaine Oliver by slotting into the bottom corner from 15 yards.

Lee added his second and the Gills’ fourth shortly after the hour as he looped his header from Ryan Jackson’s throw over the luckless Richards.

Crewe striker Chris Porter met substitute Antony Evans’ deflected cross to bundle home a consolation for the visitors 10 minutes from time.