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Wolves Edge Out Grimsby in Tactical FA Cup Clash at Blundell Park
Cleethorpes, England – Wolves secured a victory against Grimsby Town in a tightly contested FA Cup match held at Blundell Park. Despite Grimsby’s dominance in possession with 55% compared to Wolves’ 45%, they failed to convert this advantage into clear goal-scoring opportunities. Grimsby managed 10 shots, with only one on target and four off target.
The game was marked by a physical contest, resulting in a total of 23 fouls committed by both teams. Referee Samuel Barrott issued four yellow cards, two to each side: Y. Mosquera and Andre for Wolves, and C. McJannet and J. Kabia for Grimsby.
The only goal of the match came in the 60th minute, scored by S. Bueno for Wolves, assisted by Joao Gomes. This goal proved decisive as Grimsby, despite their efforts and seven corner kicks in their favor, couldn’t break through the Wolves’ defense. Wolves, on the other hand, generated 13 shots, although only one was on target, indicating a lack of precision in attack.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 57 J. Walker came in and K. Green went out., at minute 57 J. Kabia came in and A. Cook went out., at minute 74 C. Vernam came in and T. Sellars-Fleming went out., at minute 75 J. Sweeney came in and R. Staunton went out., at minute 83 D. Burns came in and J. Amaluzor went out.
Substitutions wolves: at minute 89 Andre came in and J. Bellegarde went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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