Gillingham vs Tranmere Rovers. Sky Bet League Two.
MEMS Priestfield Stadium.
Saturday 9 March 2024 18:01, UK
Conor Masterson rescued a vital late point as Gillingham claimed a 1-1 League Two draw at home to Tranmere which propelled them into the play-off spots.
Masterson struck in the 84th minute, cancelling out Regan Hendry's early volley for the visitors.
The game was played at a frantic pace but often lacked the quality to match, with Ashley Nadesan and Connor Jennings wasting early chances for both sides.
Hendry struck just five minutes in, controlling a poorly-cleared cross before firing a volley back across goal to give Tranmere the lead.
Rovers asserted themselves after the strike and could have strengthened their advantage further had Rob Apter applied a cooler finish after a surging forward run.
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The Gills nearly punished Tranmere's profligacy when Max Clark clipped the crossbar with his free-kick.
Gillingham grew into the game as the second half wore on and - with only seven minutes to go - Masterson placed a fierce header past Luke McGee.
Tim Dieng thought he had completed the turnaround for the home side but his added-time goal was ruled out for handball leaving Gillingham in seventh and Rovers 17th.
