As a result, variations in the gate length reduce the chip's overall performance.

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Gillingham, without a win on their travels in 17 months, were back level when McDonald raced half the length of the pitch to chip over keeper Ian Dunbavin, but they self destructed when they conceded two penalties in four minutes.

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But a poor Stefan Ratchford chip kick enabled the Dragons to race the full length of the field for Greenshields to cross in the corner.

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