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Altrincham 2-3 Gateshead: Kain has the right touch

Gateshead twice came from behind for a vital win in an incredible end-to-end play-off six pointer at Altrincham.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
24 March 2024

By Andy Marshall

ALTRINCHAM 2
Newby 16, Mooney 53

GATESHEAD 3
Dinanga 50, Evans 57, Adom 73
HIGH-FLYING Gateshead twice came from behind for a vital win in an incredible end-to-end play-off six pointer at Altrincham.
Super-sub Kain Adom struck the winner with his first touch of the ball to complete a remarkable victory after Marcus Dinanga and Kieron Evans had both equalised following Alex Newby’s early goal and a wonder strike from Dan Mooney.
“I’m really really pleased with the result, at this stage of the season it’s massive,” said Tynesiders boss Rob Elliot. “I don’t think many sides...

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