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OWN GOAL IS HELLISH FOR POOR MELLISH

By Trevor Walters

BUMPING ALONG: Rochdale’s Ian Henderson celebrates scoring his 100th goal for the club

ROCHDALE saw off National League side Gateshead, thanks to two goals in two first-half minutes.
Jon Mellish turned the ball into his own net in the 21st minute and within 60 seconds Dale had doubled their lead through Ian Henderson’s 100th goal for the club. But Gateshead hit back with a well-worked goal from Mellish four minutes into the second half. And the visitors had League One Dale pinned inside their own half for long periods in the remainder of the game, but couldn...

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