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Secures another huge they cement top spot

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minute. He dragged his shot wide but made no mistake a minute later when put in by player-coach Louis Storey.

It was a dream start for Williamson’s men as they went on to complete another league double.

Boro loanee Malley was handed his first start and the schemer created an opening for Langstaff, whose shot was blocked and then cleared.

Gloucester, however, were back on level terms midway through the half through Danny King following a low

ball into the box. Just past the halfhour the Heed regained the lead when Campbell cut inside to produce a trademark curling finish into the far corner.

An Olley corner then saw Carlisle loanee Taylor Charters’ shot saved by Jake Cole at his near post.

It proved to be the Tigers goalkeeper’s final action as he was replaced during the interval by Alex Avenall.

Gloucester equalised for a second time eight minutes in when Jordan

Thompson headed past Filip Marschall in the Heed goal. Undeterred, promotion seeking Gateshead immediatel­y reclaimed the lead when Olley took Dan Ward’s ball to fire past Avenall.

It was a great response from Gateshead as they nipped Gloucester’s comeback in the bud, and they never looked back.

Marschall had to save well from Lucas Tomlinson’s close range header as the Tigers refused to lie down, Olley’s flick repelled by Avenall.

And it was that man Langstaff that made the game safe 12 minutes from time when he found the bottom corner from Robbie Tinkler’s setup.

Ward and Campbell were both close to a fifth as Gateshead made it 22 wins from their 31 league games – 11 to go.

GLOUCESTER CITY: Cole (Avenell 86); Hall, Martinez, Thompson, Barkers (Hill 80), Dawson,

O’sullivan, King, Tomlinson, Robert (Green 72), Hulbert

Subs (not used) Harrison, Mcclure

GATESHEAD: Marschall; Tinkler, Magnay, Storey, Charters; Bailey;

Ward (Hunter 90), Olley, Malley (Scott 86); Campbell; Langstaff

Subs (not used): Greenfield, Jacob, Nicholson

 ?? ?? Gateshead midfield man Dan Ward contests a high ball during the 4-2 win at Gloucester
Gateshead midfield man Dan Ward contests a high ball during the 4-2 win at Gloucester

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