Oliver Lee has an effort on goal against Rotherham Picture: Barry Goodwin

by Luke Cawdell

Gillingham ended their six game losing streak with a goalless draw at home to Rotherham on Tuesday night.

The Gills had a number of chances in the first half to inflict some damage on the visitors but not enough potency in the second.

Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler was able to name the same starting eleven which started four days earlier at Port Vale.

The three-pronged attack of Danny Kedwell, Jo Kuffour and Gavin Tomlin were causing plenty of problems for the Rotherham defence early on but were unable to convert.

Kuffour had the best chance of the half, with 15 minutes gone, but after being played in on goal by United’s Johnny Mullins his low shot was deflected wide by keeper Rhys Taylor.

The chances continued for the Gills, with Curtis Weston missing the target when well positioned and young defender Jack Evans smashing a long-range effort inches away from the top corner.

Rotherham remained a danger throughout and towards the end of the half they enjoyed their own spell of pressure, which ended with the ball in the back of the net, but Lewis Grabban was booked for guiding it home with his arm.

Just before the break lively Gills forward Gavin Tomlin dragged a shot wide and the game remained goalless at half-time.

The Gills started the second half well, earning themselves a number of corner kicks in the opening moments. Despite the pressure Hessenthaler’s side approached the hour mark still looking for the breakthrough.

That lack of end product continued for the Gills as visiting keeper Taylor was rarely troubled. He did have to hold onto Chris Whelpdale’s scuffed effort from a corner in injury time but it was never troubling him.

Gillingham: Gazzaniga, King, Evans, Essam, Jackman, Payne, Whelpdale, Weston (O Lee 73mins), Kedwell, Kuffour, Tomlin. Subs: Richards, Martin, Montrose, Hawkes.

Rotherham: R Taylor, Harrison, J Taylor, Bradley, Mullins, Grabban, Raynes, Griffiths, Wood, Revell, Harrad (Warne 57mins). Subs: Tonge, Cresswell, Pringle, Warrington.

Attendance: 3,248

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