This National League fixture on the 23rd of December 2023 saw Gateshead FC emerge victorious over Oldham Athletic. Despite Oldham Athletic taking an early lead in the first half, Gateshead managed to mount a compelling comeback in the second half to win the match by 2-1.

The Oldham Athletic team managed to open the scoring quite early, precisely 30 minutes 58 seconds into the first half. However, they failed to consolidate on this early lead, which allowed Gateshead to come back into the game.

The shift in momentum occurred in the second half, as Gateshead FC produced a clear response, scoring twice within a span of around 9 minutes. The away team’s first goal was timed at 48 minutes 26 seconds into the second half, their second goal followed shortly at 59 minutes 36 seconds into the same half.

These goals were indicative of Gateshead's attacking persistence. This was also highlighted by their domination in corner kicks, tallying a total of 6 compared to the Oldham Athletic’s 4. Moreover, Gateshead's aggressive offense might be inferred from their 6 offsides compared to Oldham Athletic's 0. Though these offsides indicate missed opportunities, they also point to an eagerness to score which ultimately paid off with two goals.

The game was also marked with comparatively high disciplinary actions. Both teams appeared aggressive in their play, encountering several yellow cards. While the home team, Oldham Athletic had 3 yellow cards, the away team Gateshead had 4.

In this context, timing of the yellow cards is also significant. For Oldham Athletic, two of their three yellow cards came within a short span in the second half, around the same time when Gateshead managed to score their goals. This suggests that Oldham may have lost their defensive composure during this period, proving costly in the end.

Despite starting strong and maintaining a disciplined first half, Oldham Athletic could not sustain the pressure from Gateshead FC’s resilient attacking performance in the second half. The crucial shift in domination and the change in momentum, particularly in the second half, were the deciding factors that led to Gateshead FC's victory.

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