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Lovell left longing for video replays

By Matt Bamsey

GILLINGHAM boss Steve Lovell issued a plea to football authorities to introduce goal-line technology in the lower leagues after his side were denied.
The visitors were left baffled after Tom Eaves’ 14th-minute strike was not ruled a goal, despite appearing to cross the line.
The escape spurred Plymouth on and they took the lead thanks to Joel Grant’s second goal of the season.
Eaves looked to have rescued a point for the Gills after hitting a stunning, dipping volley in the 84th minute but Toumani Diagouraga scored his first goal for Plymouth at the death to ha...

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