Crawley hit back twice to draw at Gillingham

Crawley came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at Gillingham.

Bradley Dack opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, with Geraldo Bajrami heading the visitors level.

Robbie McKenzie converted a penalty to put the hosts back in front, but substitute Kabongo Tshimanga turned home a low cross in the closing stages.

The visitors went close early on when Josh Flint led a counter-attack, driving into the Gills box, only to be thwarted by goalkeeper Jake Turner.

Scott Lindsey’s men went even closer when Charlie Barker’s ball in was headed against a post by Bajrami.

The Gills rallied with Remeao Hutton and Nelson Khumbeni having efforts well saved by Joe Wollacott. Sam Gale also went close with a header, while Ade Adeyemo saw a deflected shot hit the bar.

They went in front following a smart corner routine, with Max Clark rolling a perfect ball into the path of Dack, who thundered an effort into the top corner.

Crawley responded shortly after the interval when a corner of their own was headed home by Bajrami.

The Gills were awarded a penalty shortly after for handball and McKenzie converted the 55th-minute spot-kick.

Tshimanga, however, had the final say when he slotted home from close range to ensure a share of the spoils.