Town Reserves Cup Exit to Lincoln

By: Rob Sedgwick
Date: 19/09/2001

TOWN RESERVES crashed out of the Avon Insurance League Cup this afternoon, losing 2-1 to Lincoln City in the knock-out tournament.

City took the lead in first half stoppage time and then former Mariner Andy Smith scored again for the Imps within a minute of the restart. A late consolation penalty by Town substitute Chris Thompson was the Mariners only reply, and City held out to go though to the next round of the cup.

Lincoln City: Paul Pettinger, Mark Camm, Paul Mayo, Grant Brown, Dwane Soar, Justin Walker, Andy Smith, Ben Sedgemore (Chris McConville h/t), Dave Cameron, Tony Battersby, Richard Byrne (Grant Pinkney 68).

Subs (not used): Darren Horrigan, Chris Davies.

Goals: Grant Brown (45), Andy Smith (46)

Booking: Grant Brown (82)

Grimsby Town: Steve Croudson, Gary Moran, Simon Ford, David Morgan (Chris Thompson h/t), Ben Chapman, Wesley Parker (Chris Wall 32), Chris Bolder, Robbie Busscher, Darren Mansaran, Stephen Downes, Michael Boulding (Sam Thorne 79).

Subs (not used): Ronald Ermes, Jonathon Kirwin.

Goal: Chris Thompson (73 pen)

Bookings: Michael Boulding (70), Sam Thorne (90)

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