ROUND-UP: Daniels beaten by last-gasp Grimsby goal

A last-minute goal ended Stamford AFC's hopes of a repeat Lincs Cup win over League Two side Grimsby Town at the Zeeco Stadium tonight (July 11).
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Jul 2017, 23:44 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2017, 11:24 BST
Elliot Sandy (red) scored for Stamford AFC against Grimsby.Elliot Sandy (red) scored for Stamford AFC against Grimsby.
Elliot Sandy (red) scored for Stamford AFC against Grimsby.

The Daniels played well on a wet night in front of 268 fans, but lost 3-2 after conceding a last-gasp goal to Siriki Dembele.

Stamford, in their first outing of the summer, opened the scoring early on through Jake Duffy who netted direct from a free kick.

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Sam Jones soon equalised for Grimsby and the same player shot the Mariners in front from the penalty spot soon into the second period.

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Jake Duffy opened the scoring for Stamford direct from a free kick against Grimsby.Jake Duffy opened the scoring for Stamford direct from a free kick against Grimsby.
Jake Duffy opened the scoring for Stamford direct from a free kick against Grimsby.

Elliot Sandy equalised following a pass from summer signing Danny Draper, but Dembele had the last word.

Spalding United travel to Grantham in their first round tie on Friday (July 14).

RESULTS:

Tuesday, July 11

LINCS CUP

First round: Stamford AFC 2 (Duffy, Sandy), Grimsby 3.

FRIENDLIES

(to come)

Bourne Town v Spalding United Under 21s

Yaxley v Soham Town;

Holbeach United v Peterborough Sports.

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