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South Shields produced a hugely impressive performance to progress in the FA Youth Cup as they defeated Gateshead 7-1.
On a sopping evening in South Tyneside, the young Mariners clinched victory in the second qualifying round thanks after a first half James Thew hat-trick was followed by goals from Noah Farrington, Alex Thompson, Fin Neary and Bryan Taylor after the interval.
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