Altrincham climbed above Gateshead and into fourth place in the Vanarama National League with a 2-0 victory in the north-east.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 47th minute through Justin Amaluzor, who capitalised on a pass by Chris Conn-Clarke.
The visitors had a chance to double their advantage in the 83rd minute after a scramble in the six-yard box but multiple blocks by Gateshead defenders kept them at bay.
However, the visitors did get a second goal in the third minute of stoppage time, when Justin Donawa converted the rebound after Dior Angus’ shot had been saved by Archie Mair.
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