Morecambe vs Gillingham. Sky Bet League Two.
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Morecambe 0-1 Gillingham
Saturday 17 August 2024 18:46, UK
A late goal from substitute George Lapslie gave Gillingham a 1-0 victory over Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.
Lapslie volleyed home Shadrach Ogie's left-wing cross from two yards out to earn Mark Bonner's side their second successive win of the new League Two season as Morecambe fell to a second defeat.
The Gills were second best for most of the first half with Morecambe having the upper hand in terms of chances.
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Ben Tollitt was the first to test Jake Turner when he brushed off two challenges on the edge of the box to drill in a shot that the visiting 'keeper parried over the bar.
Turner had to react sharply again to save from Jamie Stott's close-range effort though he could only stand and watch when Gwion Edwards' late strike fizzed inches wide of the left-hand post.
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Chances were at a premium in the second period before the goal, which came after Ogie had seen a shot saved by Stuart Moore at his near post and the ball recycled for Lapslie to produce the vital goal.
Oliver Hawkins hit the crossbar with a late header for the visitors as the Shrimps pushed bodies forward looking for a leveller.
