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Gateshead 2-2 Altrincham: Alty hit back to force a replay

Altrincham showed all their battling qualities on Tyneside as two late goals earned them a draw against National League North promotion hopefuls Gateshead.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
7 November 2021

By Jeff Bowron

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FAMED Cup fighters Altrincham showed all their battling qualities on Tyneside as two late goals earned them a draw against National League North promotion hopefuls Gateshead.
The Heed looked to be on their way to a seventh straight win on home soil this season until Alty captain Jake Moult broke home hearts with a dramatic equaliser five minutes into injury time.
A largely uneventful first half was followed by a much livelier second period, Adam Campbell firing Gateshead in front in the second minute to set up a proper cup-tie.
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