Conner Robinson scored a last-minute equaliser to earn Lincoln a point from their trip to Gateshead.

Jamie Taylor had a shot saved by home keeper Adam Bartlett, and Alan Power saw his effort blocked as the Imps went close early on.

But Gateshead took the lead just before the break when James Marwood drilled a shot into the bottom corner.

Lincoln keeper Paul Farman twice denied Yemi Odubade a second and those saves proved crucial when Robinson fired in.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Lincoln City manager David Holdsworth told BBC Radio Lincolnshire:

"The boys kept going and showed an enormous amount of belief and character.

"It would have been a travesty had we come away with nothing because we played so well. We dominated affairs in terms of possession.

"It was a wonderful strike for the young man, the players have got right behind him."

Lineup, Bookings (1) & Substitutions (6)

Gateshead

  • 01 Bartlett
  • 02 Magney
  • 03 Boyle
  • 06 Clark
  • 16 Bush
  • 04 Chandler (Cummins - 83' )
  • 07 Gillies
  • 08 Turnbull
  • 15 Marwood Booked
  • 10 Odubade (McGorrigan - 69' )
  • 12 Fisher (Hatch - 83' )

Substitutes

  • 19 Nixon
  • 17 Wilson
  • 11 Cummins
  • 32 McGorrigan
  • 09 Hatch

Lincoln City

  • 01 Farman
  • 02 Robson (Robinson - 87' )
  • 03 Nutter
  • 19 Hutchison
  • 04 Mills
  • 08 Power
  • 12 Sheridan (Oliver - 87' )
  • 15 Gray
  • 16 Nicolau (Daley - 72' )
  • 10 Taylor
  • 34 Larkin

Substitutes

  • 27 Turner
  • 18 Bore
  • 35 Daley
  • 14 Oliver
  • 39 Robinson
Ref: Peter Banks
Att: 803

Match Stats

Shots

16 11

On target

9 8

Corners

2 3

Fouls

9 8

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +4:22 Full time

Full Time The referee blows his whistle to end the game.

90:00 +3:53

Free kick awarded for a foul by Liam Hatch on Paul Farman. Free kick taken by Paul Farman.

90:00 +3:06

The ball is delivered by Josh Gillies, save made by Paul Farman.

90:00 +0:25

Free kick awarded for a foul by Liam Hatch on Graham Hutchison. Gary Mills takes the direct free kick.

88:22

Assist on the goal came from Colin Larkin.

88:22 Goal scored

Goal - Conner Robinson - Gateshead 1 - 1 Lincoln A goal is scored by Conner Robinson from deep inside the penalty area to the top right corner of the goal. Gateshead 1-1 Lincoln City.

86:52

Indirect free kick taken by Paul Farman.

86:52 Substitution

Substitution Vadaine Oliver on for Jake Sheridan.

86:52 Substitution

Substitution (Lincoln City) makes a substitution, with Conner Robinson coming on for Paul Robson.

86:52

The official flags Liam Hatch offside.

84:03

Daniel Gray fouled by Ryan McGorrigan, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul Farman.

83:33

Shot by James Marwood. Save by Paul Farman.

82:33 Substitution

Substitution Nathan Fisher leaves the field to be replaced by Liam Hatch.

82:33 Substitution

Substitution Micky Cummins on for Jamie Chandler.

82:20

Ryan McGorrigan produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.

79:12

Right-footed shot by Josh Gillies went over the net.

77:58

Outswinging corner taken by Gary Mills from the right by-line, Headed effort from inside the penalty area by Graham Hutchison misses to the right of the target.

77:40

Jake Sheridan produces a drilled right-footed shot from 25 yards. Save made by Adam Bartlett.

76:14

Jamie Taylor concedes a free kick for a foul on Chris Bush. Free kick taken by Chris Bush.

75:08

The referee blows for offside against James Marwood. Paul Farman takes the free kick.

74:04

Chris Bush produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.

73:18

Ryan McGorrigan fouled by Paul Robson, the ref awards a free kick. Chris Bush restarts play with the free kick.

70:56

Direct free kick taken by Adam Bartlett.

70:56 Substitution

Substitution Nicky Nicolau leaves the field to be replaced by Luke Daley.

70:56

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Marwood by Jake Sheridan.

70:19

The official flags James Marwood offside. Paul Farman takes the free kick.

68:35 Substitution

Substitution Ryan McGorrigan is brought on as a substitute for Yemi Odubade.

67:15

A cross is delivered by Paul Robson, Ben Clark manages to make a clearance.

66:23

Corner from the right by-line taken by Nicky Nicolau, save by Adam Bartlett.

66:12

Centre by Jamie Taylor, Ben Clark makes a clearance.

65:28

Jamie Taylor produces a cross.

65:01

The ball is swung over by Yemi Odubade, Paul Farman makes a save.

64:06

The ball is sent over by Nicky Nicolau, save by Adam Bartlett.

61:47

Yemi Odubade takes a shot. Save made by Paul Farman.

61:04

Shot from just outside the area by Jamie Taylor goes over the bar.

60:31

Nathan Fisher produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the box and misses to the right of the target.

59:35

Corner taken right-footed by Josh Gillies from the left by-line, save by Paul Farman.

59:23

Yemi Odubade produces a drilled left-footed shot from 12 yards. Daniel Gray gets a block in.

57:50

The ball is crossed by Jake Sheridan, clearance made by Carl Magnay.

56:18

Effort on goal by Phil Turnbull from 20 yards. Graham Hutchison gets a block in.

55:37

The ball is crossed by Nicky Nicolau.

55:05

The assistant referee signals for offside against James Marwood. Free kick taken by Paul Robson.

54:30

The offside flag is raised against Jake Sheridan. Adam Bartlett restarts play with the free kick.

54:13

Colin Larkin takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Blocked by Jake Sheridan.

51:49

Shot by Jamie Taylor. Comfortable save by Adam Bartlett.

51:19

Phil Turnbull challenges Alan Power unfairly and gives away a free kick. Gary Mills takes the free kick.

50:55

The ball is delivered by Yemi Odubade, save by Paul Farman.

50:12

Alan Power has a drilled shot. Phil Turnbull gets a block in.

49:31

Corner from the right by-line taken by Josh Gillies, Carl Magnay takes a shot. Save made by Paul Farman.

49:15

Shot from 20 yards from Carl Magnay. Blocked by Nicky Nicolau.

48:34

Centre by Carl Magnay.

47:24

Gary Mills challenges James Marwood unfairly and gives away a free kick. Phil Turnbull takes the free kick.

46:48

The ball is delivered by Jake Sheridan.

45:01

The second half begins.

45:00 +1:00 Half time

Half Time The first half comes to an end.

44:09

Phil Turnbull provided the assist for the goal.

44:09 Goal scored

Goal - James Marwood - Gateshead 1 - 0 Lincoln James Marwood grabs a goal from the edge of the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Gateshead 1-0 Lincoln City.

42:50

Effort on goal by Nathan Fisher from just inside the penalty box goes harmlessly over the target.

41:23

Jamie Taylor produces a cross, save by Adam Bartlett.

40:33

Shot from just outside the area by Josh Gillies goes over the bar.

38:50

Unfair challenge on Josh Gillies by Nicky Nicolau results in a free kick. Carl Magnay restarts play with the free kick.

37:33

Unfair challenge on Paul Robson by James Marwood results in a free kick. Paul Farman takes the free kick.

37:16

Shot by Nathan Fisher. Paul Farman makes a save.

36:50

Shot from 18 yards by James Marwood. Paul Farman makes a save.

36:28

Colin Larkin has an effort at goal. Adam Bartlett makes a fantastic save.

35:46

The referee blows for offside. Paul Farman takes the indirect free kick.

34:03

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Josh Gillies by John Nutter. Phil Turnbull takes the direct free kick.

32:19

Jamie Chandler crosses the ball, Jake Sheridan makes a clearance.

29:53

The ball is crossed by James Marwood.

28:36

Jake Sheridan delivers the ball, Alan Power takes a shot. Chris Bush gets a block in.

27:39

The ball is crossed by Nicky Nicolau.

27:06

Foul by Chris Bush on Jamie Taylor, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Paul Robson.

24:23

A cross is delivered by James Marwood, save by Paul Farman.

23:47

Carl Magnay delivers the ball, John Nutter manages to make a clearance.

23:02

The ball is crossed by Jamie Taylor.

22:45

Centre by Josh Gillies, Paul Farman makes a save.

22:29

Alan Power concedes a free kick for a foul on Phil Turnbull. Carl Magnay restarts play with the free kick.

21:51

Jake Sheridan sends in a cross, Jamie Taylor takes a shot. Save by Adam Bartlett.

20:57

The ball is crossed by Yemi Odubade, Paul Farman makes a save.

18:57

Alan Power fouled by Nathan Fisher, the ref awards a free kick. Gary Mills takes the direct free kick.

18:16

Jake Sheridan delivers the ball, clearance by Ben Clark.

16:36

John Nutter delivers the ball.

15:11

Shot from long range by Chris Bush goes wide of the left-hand post.

13:57

Foul by Yemi Odubade on John Nutter, free kick awarded. Paul Farman takes the direct free kick.

12:48

Jamie Taylor delivers the ball, Colin Larkin has an effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the goal.

11:52

Nicky Nicolau delivers the ball.

11:30

Nicky Nicolau decides to take a short corner.

10:46

Nicky Nicolau crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Ben Clark.

10:46 Booking

Booking James Marwood is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.

10:22

James Marwood concedes a free kick for a foul on Jake Sheridan.

9:53

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Marwood by Paul Robson. Free kick taken by Chris Bush.

5:31

Jake Sheridan produces a cross, save made by Adam Bartlett.

5:09

Jamie Taylor is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Phil Turnbull takes the indirect free kick.

0:00

The game begins.

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