Adebayo Akinfenwa is denied by Morecambe keeper Barry Roche as the Gills created a host of chances to open the scoring at Globe Arena

Gillingham keeper Lance Cronin was far from happy after Morecambes Craig Stanley headed the opener from a left-wing cross around the hour mark at Globe Arena

Barry Fullers second-half tackle sparked a flare-up as Gills frustrations grew

Luke Rooney was introduced on 75 minutes as Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler sought an equaliser

Danny Spiller eventually headed Gillinghams equaliser with just six minutes remaining at Morecambes Globe Arena

Danny Spiller wheels away in celebration after heading Gillinghams equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Morecambe

Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler clapped the 250 or so travelling fans at the end of the 1-1 draw at Morecambe

The Gillingham players also showed their thanks to the travelling contingent at the end of the game