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Matty Hewitt

Lack of cutting edge Gateshead FC's downfall in FA Trophy Final talking points

Gateshead FC's dream of making it two pieces of silverware in two season is over after they were beaten 1-0 by Halifax Town at Wembley Stadium. The Heed were the better side for large parts of the game but lacked a threat in the final third to punish the Shaymen.

In truth, neither side tested the opposition goalkeeper a great deal with the only goal of the game a gift for Halifax Town. Louis Storey's poor back pass sold James Montgomery short and Jamie Cooke charged down the goalkeeper's clearance to bundle the ball into the back of the net.

The Heed were dominant on the ball but too passive in a game that needed a spark of quality from Mike Williamson's side. Here's a look at the key talking points from the game:

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