Story of the day: Boston United 5-3 Gateshead – Heed's National League North season ends in dramatic fashion with play-off semi-final defeat

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

Published 25th Jul 2020, 14:54 BST

Updated 25th Jul 2020, 19:34 BST

Thewlis of Boston scores his sides first goal from the penalty spot 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)

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.

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