Boston United v Gateshead National League North PlayOff SemiFinal 25 July 2020

#BostonUnited #Gateshead #NationalLeagueNorth #PlayOff #Football Boston United v Gateshead National League North Play Off Semi Final 25 July 2020 The National League North Play Off Semi Final between Boston United and Gateshead took place at the York Street Stadium on 25 July 2020. In what could have been the last ever match at the York Street Stadium - home to Boston United since 1933 - ended 5-3 to the Pilgrims and means that they now host Altrincham in the Final of the Play Offs which will be the last ever match at York Street - and next season will be moving into a new stadium on the outskirts of Boston. Gateshead started the stronger team and deserved their early 1-0 lead. However 2 penalties for Boston United in which top scorer Thewlis scored from put them in the lead - although it was some time before it was known why the 2nd penalty was awarded - but the slow motion video shows it was hand ball - well spotted linesman. Gateshead drew level after the interval with another penalty, but after Rollins scored from the 20 yards it was one way traffic with Wright scoring a peach of a 4th goal, and a run from just past the half way line for the 5th with Gateshead scoring their 3rd with 6 minutes remaining. All set for next Saturday at 3pm and the winners will be promoted to the National League. Final Score: Boston United 5 (Thewlis 34, 43 - 2 penalties; Rollins 62; Wright 70, 79) Gateshead 3 (O'Donnell 19; Nicholson 51 Penalty; Forbes 84)