FC Halifax Town and Gateshead drew 1-1 in an English National League match at The Shay Stadium, with 1,379 fans in attendance. The entertaining draw was marked by a dramatic second half.
The first half was goalless, but Gateshead’s Owen Oseni broke the deadlock in the 46th minute of the second half, giving the visitors an early advantage. However, FC Halifax Town responded quickly, with Adam Senior scoring in the 48th minute, assisted by Will Smith, to level the score at 1-1.
As the match progressed, both teams battled for the winning goal, but their defences held strong. The intensity led to several yellow cards, including one for FC Halifax Town’s Will Smith in the 76th minute for a foul. Gateshead’s Regan Booty and Louis Storey also received yellow cards in the 81st and 84th minutes, respectively, for similar offences.
There were several tactical substitutions in the second half. Gateshead made substitutions in the 70th, 77th, and 91st minutes, bringing in Brandon Haunstrup, Thomas Allan, Mark Beck, and Oli Thompson. FC Halifax Town introduced Aaron Cosgrave, Florent Hoti, and Owen Bray in the 80th, 83rd, and 84th minutes, respectively.
The score remained tied at 1-1 until the final whistle. The draw takes FC Halifax Town to 14th place in the league standings with four points from three matches, while Gateshead sits second with seven points from three games. The result marks a continuation of the closely contested head-to-head between the two teams, who have now drawn twice in their last four meetings.
The Shay Stadium witnessed an engrossing encounter, with both teams displaying determination and resilience. Although neither side could claim all three points, the 1-1 draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play and the spirit shown by the players on the pitch.