Gills and Rochdale take part in the pre-match handshake

And Gills make a great start, with Bradley Dack's 14th-minute opener

Skipper Doug Loft battles for possession

Jermaine McGlashan on the stretch in the Rochdale box

John Egan Picture: Barry Goodwin

Tempers flare after Jamie Jones fouls Cody McDonald, leading to a red card for the Rochdale keeper just after the hour. A second red, for Matthew Lund, left Dale with nine men

McDonald tries his luck with this free-kick

Man on for Aaron Morris

John Marquis shows good close control

Gillingham striker Luke Norris Picture: Barry Goodwin