Alex Nicholson of Gateshead is fouled by Luke Shiels of Boston leading to a penalty during the Vanarama National League North Play-Off Semi-final match between Boston United and Gateshead at on July 25, 2020 in Boston, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

placeholder image — Alex Nicholson of Gateshead is fouled by Luke Shiels of Boston leading to a penalty during the Vanarama National League North Play-Off Semi-final match between Boston United and Gateshead at on July 25, 2020 in Boston, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Dominic Scurr's Boston United 5-3 Gateshead player ratings: Who shone and who struggled in the National League North semi-final?

By Dominic Scurr

Published 25th Jul 2020, 19:57 GMT

Updated 25th Jul 2020, 20:12 GMT

Gateshead’s National League North play-off campaign came to an end with a 5-3 defeat at Boston on Saturday afternoon.

JJ O’Donnell headed the Heed in front early on before two penalties from Jordan Thewlis put the host’s 2-1 up at the break.

Alex Nicholson made it 2-2 from the spot before a Jake Wright brace and another from Jay Rollins saw Boston through to the play-off final despite a late consolation from Elliot Forbes.

Scroll down and click through the pages to see Dominic Scurr’s Gateshead player ratings from the match:

13. Paul Blackett (on for Agnew 78) - n/a

Had a few touches but couldn't help Gateshead get back into the game. Wasted a good chance late on. Photo: Emilio Andres Leal Kirtley

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Dominic Scurr's Boston United 5-3 Gateshead player ratings: Who shone and who struggled in the National League North semi-final?

Gateshead’s National League North play-off campaign came to an end with a 5-3 defeat at Boston on Saturday afternoon.

13. Paul Blackett (on for Agnew 78) - n/a

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