Southampton were big favorites to advance from the meeting with Grimsby Town in the FA Cup. But when Gavan Holohan made it 1-0 to Grimsby Town on penalties, it became difficult for the home team Southampton. In the second half, the visitors were awarded another penalty and 2–0 to Grimsby Town was a fact when the same Holohan scored.
Duje Caleta-Car then reduced for the Premier League side and in the closing stages of the game Theo Walcott had a ball in the goal, which was later disallowed for VAR review.
Further for the first time in 84 years
The match ended 2-1 to Grimsby Town and the team, which is in 17th place in League Two, is ready for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1939, writes CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs on social media.
– We came here hoping for a miracle and to now be in the quarter-finals is incredible. It’s a fantastic day, we’ve written ourselves into the history books, it’s a very special day, Grimsby coach Paul Hurst told ITV.
Afterwards, players, and according to English media around 4,000 away fans, celebrated with fish. Grimsby Town, located on the English east coast, is called The Mariners and the mascot “Harry the Haddock” is an unlockable fish that supporters have taken to matches since the 1980s.
Tottenham knocked out by Championship teams
Tottenham were also forced to bow down against a team from a lower division, namely Sheffield United. In the 79th minute, the Senegalese Iliman Ndiaye scored the goal for Sheffield, which was the only one of the match. Thus, Tottenham, who are fourth in the Premier League, are eliminated from the FA Cup.
