Chris Swailes wasted the best chance of the night as struggling Gateshead were held to a goalless draw by in-form Rushden & Diamonds.

Swailes headed wide from a corner six yards out after both sides had struggled to create clear-cut chances.

Gateshead midfielder Kris Gate had the best opportunity of a drab first half, firing over from the edge of the area.

Craig Farrell then went close for Diamonds when he smashed a Kurt Robinson cross at keeper Paul Farman.

Lee Tomlin twice shot over from long range in the dying minutes as Diamonds looked for a late winner but both sides were forced to settle for a point.

Gateshead: Farman, Baxter, Swailes, Curtis, Cave, Francis (Phillips 73), Gate, Turnbull, Armstrong, One (Richardson 62), Mackay (Harwood 73).

Subs Not Used: Provett, Robinson.

Booked: Harwood.

Rushden & Diamonds: Abbey, Osano, Downer, Stuart, Robinson, Pattison, Porter, Byrne, Tomlin, Farrell, Akurang (Smith 83).

Subs Not Used: Roberts, Reid, Cousins, Corcoran.

Booked: Byrne, Tomlin, Farrell.

Attendance: 409

Referee: Andy Halliday (North Yorkshire).

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