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The Gills crucially solidified their play-off position further today with a important 2-0 victory against Bradford, bringing a halt to the run of four consecutive draws. The win also saw the Gills extend their unbeaten record to an impre sive nine without defeat, a record which could prove pivotal if Gills are to be promoted Deandre Baker Jersey come the end of the season.The game wasnt played without controversy though, a few dodgy decisions made byReferee Steve Rushton prevented any real flow to the game and denied Gills what appeared a stone wall penalty after Andy Barcham was bundled to the floor by Lewis Hunt. Despite an earlychance from Bradfords giant centre-back Luke Oliver who headed narrowly wide from a bantams corner, the Gills back line defended immensely well. The much needed goal arrived late Kevin Zeitler Jersey in the first half when a precisioned ball to the far post from Curtis Weston met the head of Bayo Akinfenwa who calmly notched up his 9th of the season. The first half drama didnt end there as Bradford had a penalty shout turned down, leaving interim manager Peter Jackson feeling hard done by.If the opening stages of the first half frustrated the Oshane Ximines Jersey Gills fans and players, then the second half start would undoubtedly have made up for it after a superb Curtis Weston goal sent the Gills into a 2-0 lead just 36 seconds after the interval. Peter Jacksons side looked to reduce the 2-0 deficit straight away but despite their best efforts, they found no opening past the formidable Gills back line. there were plenty of chances in the second half including a well placed header by Cody Mcdonald which looked certain to end his goal drought, Lenny Pidgeley had other ideas and fantastically palmed the ball over Phil Simms Jersey the wood work. Boom Boom Adebayo Akinfenwa was substituted in the 83rd minute and left the field to a standing ovation signifying how important a player he has become to the Gillingham side. Garry Richards had an effort cleared off the line late on but it didnt prove costly as Gills secured their first win since beating Rotherham 3-1 in February.The Gills travel to Roots hall Tuesday night where they meet Southend United who will be looking to reduce the Lorenzo Carter Jersey points difference between them and the final play off position which Gillingham po se s. The last time the two teams met was a dull affair on a cold Tuesday night resulting in a le s than convincing 0-0 draw. The Gills are a completely different outfit since then though and will be looking to secure all three points and creating further daylight between them and the chasing pack seeking to gain a play-off position.