3 – 2
“Charles Vernam breaks the deadlock with a well-taken finish to give Grimsby the advantage”
“Luke Coulson equalizes early in the second half, stunning the home crowd and bringing Weston level”
Pivotal“Substitute Jaze Kabia restores Grimsby's lead shortly after his introduction”
Pivotal“Louis Britton's equalizer sets up a grandstand finish as Weston refuse to lie down”
Pivotal“Kieran Green strikes the winner with four minutes remaining to seal Grimsby's progression”
Pivotal
Grimsby Town
Weston-super-Mare
Grimsby Town survived a thrilling FA Cup tie against Weston-super-Mare, ultimately prevailing 3-2 thanks to substitute Kieran Green's decisive strike four minutes from time. The Mariners looked comfortable after Charles Vernam's first-half opener, but the non-league visitors showed tremendous spirit to twice draw level through Luke Coulson and Louis Britton. Green's introduction at the hour mark proved pivotal, as he first assisted Jaze Kabia's go-ahead goal before netting the winner himself to spare Grimsby from potential embarrassment. This hard-fought victory keeps Grimsby's cup run alive while highlighting the narrow margins between league and non-league football.
Outstanding performance
Grimsby Town•DefenderGrimsby Town welcome National League South side Weston-super-Mare to Blundell Park in a classic FA Cup David vs Goliath encounter. The Mariners are riding high with three consecutive clean sheets, while the visitors boast impressive cup form with 2 goals per game scored.
