DINANGA RESTORES NORTHERN PRIDE

FIFTY-two years to the week since Ronnie Radford’s right foot played a major part in downing Newcastle United at Edgar Street, Gateshead gained a measure of revenge for the North-East.

- Richard Prime

Marcus Dinanga’s strike, although rather less spectacular than Radford’s, was nonetheless significant for his side who are now just two victories from Wembley.

“We’re really pleased,” said Gateshead boss Rob Elliot. “Hereford are a good team and there’s a good atmosphere here.

“We dominated the game but Hereford defended really well.

“But we got there in the end with Marcus coming on and showing a bit of quality to get us through to the next round.

“When you can bring a player on like Marcus Dinanga then you’re in a good position.”

National League Gateshead dominated the first half, playing down the Edgar Street slope to the extent that Harrison Bond in the visitors’ goal was rarely troubled.