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Late Drama: Tranmere Steals Win at Grimsby
28 Nov
Summary
- Kristian Dennis scored a dramatic injury-time winner for Tranmere.
- Grimsby equalized in the second half after trailing.
- Grimsby now have five league games without a win.
Tranmere Rovers demonstrated resilience to secure a dramatic 2-1 away victory against Grimsby at Blundell Park. The visitors initially took the lead in the first half through Charlie Whitaker. However, Grimsby fought back in the second half, with Darragh Burns netting the equalizer, setting the stage for a tense finish.
The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Tranmere substitute Kristian Dennis capitalized on a defensive lapse from the hosts to score the winning goal. Manager Andy Crosby praised his team's resilience, highlighting crucial saves and defensive blocks that kept them in the game.
Conversely, the defeat was a blow for Grimsby, who are now five matches without a win in the league. Manager David Artell expressed frustration over wasted opportunities in the first half and a prolific second half where they failed to convert numerous chances, ultimately leading to no points from a performance that merited more.
