In a captivating English National League contest at the Truro Sports Hub, Gateshead secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Truro City. The match, characteristic of the division’s unpredictability, provided a dramatic spectacle that held the interest of fans until the very end.
Gateshead took the lead in the 19th minute. A well-constructed passage of play culminated in Sam Bowen assisting Harry Chapman, who successfully converted to give the visitors the advantage. However, Truro City responded swiftly. Just eight minutes later, Tyler Harvey brought his side level, with Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain playing a key role in the build-up to the equaliser.
The second half maintained a high level of intensity. The crucial goal arrived in the 55th minute when Harry Chapman found the net for a second time. This time, Jacob Butterfield was credited with the assist, and Chapman’s second strike proved to be the match-winner.
Despite Truro City’s attempts to find another equaliser and tactical substitutions from both benches, Gateshead managed to hold on to claim all three points. Truro City introduced Dominic Johnson-Fisher and Freddie Issaka in the second half, while Gateshead brought on Joshua Anifowose, Joe Grayson, and Bradley Nicholson.
The match saw several players cautioned. Billy Chadwick and Ben Radcliffe of Gateshead, alongside Harry Kite and Tyler Harvey of Truro City, were shown yellow cards. Bradley Nicholson also received a booking late in the game.
This win lifts Gateshead to 23rd in the league standings with 25 points from 31 fixtures. Truro City remain at the foot of the table in 24th place, accumulating 24 points from 32 games played.
