Matlock Town 0 Gateshead 0

Another fantastic performance from the Boys in white and black down at Matlock Town, a fine draw against a team still in the mix for promotion.

With Chris Hughes and Steve Baker suspended Gateshead had to shuffle the pack to get a team on the pitch. Paul Talbot was moved from the Left side into the middle of the midfield.

Peter Keen was in outstanding form when called upon to save a shot in the first half.












John Campbell made his first start for Heed Army and did well down the left hand side, looks a young with plenty to offer.

Although Gateshead didnt get on the score sheet the had there chances, Captain Steve Salvin had the best chance late in the game from a Ian Clark Cross.

This result takes Gateshead to 11 games unbeaten, surely another tick in the box for Ian Bogie to get the Managers job on a full time basis.

Line up and ratings:

Keen 8
made a match winning save
The Heed Army Blog Man of the Match

Mason 7
Had a canny game

Baxter 7
The Byker bullet did well

Flynn 8
Looks the part again

Curtis 7
Did well and was covered well by Flynn

Campbell 7 (Debut)
Had his moments

Harwood 7
Did very well on the hard dry pitch

Salvin 8 (captain)
Battled hard all game

Talbot 8
fantastic for playing in midfield

Thompson 7
Showed a glimpse of yester year

Southern 7
went close, but no cigar

Subs:

Bythway 7
Did well, but didnt get many chances in front of goal

Moffat 7
Had little time to make an impact

Clark 7
Looked dangerous when he came on