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GOAL! Gateshead 3 Chester 2
The Heed look like they have won it here. Looked like another own goal from corner.
You beauty
Matty Waters and Harry White combine with Waters curling well beyond Hanford for his first goal for the Blues in the National League.
Unlucky
Harry White races on to long ball and Hanford out to clear right at White. Ball deflects out for a corner but could have gone anywhere.
GOAL! Gateshead 2 Chester 1
A lifeline for Chester as Hannah nods home from close range after White effort sent Hanford sprawling.
Decent chance
Good save from Hanford to deny decent Halls effort. Blues can’t turn home rebound.
Well held
Conor Mitchell down well to save a Johnson strike from 18 yards after he turned his marker, Halls.
Saved
Ball deflects off referee into path of Dawson whose curled 20-yarder is saved by Hanford.
GOAL! Gateshead 2 Chester 0
Richard Peniket turns home from close range after Johnson broke free after Halls missed ball. Mountain to climb now.
Half time: Gateshead 1 Chester 0
Blues behind through own goal. Believe it was Andy Halls who had final touch.