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Braintree Town

09-27 22:00

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Gateshead came from behind to secure a 2-1 away win against Braintree Town in the English National League at the Cressing Road Stadium. This comeback victory showcased Gateshead's character and keeps them firmly in the playoff conversation early in the season. Braintree Town started brightly and were rewarded with an early goal, taking a lead into halftime. However, Gateshead emerged from the break with renewed purpose, equalizing within ten minutes of the restart. The match winner came with about twenty minutes remaining, as Gateshead's pressure told with a clinical finish from inside the box. Braintree threw players forward in search of an equalizer but could not find a way past a resolute Gateshead defense. The result sees Gateshead move into the top seven of the National League table, while Braintree Town's defeat leaves them hovering just above the relegation places. The Gateshead manager highlighted his team's second-half response as key to the match result.