Hollywood writers were clearly on hand for the National League play-off clash between Wrexham and Grimsby.
Unfortunately for the Welsh club’s A-list co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, it was not a happy ending as the Robins saw their promotion hopes dashed after a nine-goal thriller at the Racehorse Ground.
Grimsby were the team that could win against Wrexham
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– Ryan Reynolds was in attendance for Wrexham’s play-off semi-final defeat to Grimsby at the Racecourse Ground Getty – Rob McElhenney couldn’t believe his eyes during the nine-goal thriller It was Wrexham who took the lead after just 13 minutes through Paul Mullin, before John McAtee leveled the game just two minutes later for the Mariners. After the typical first 45 minutes, Luke Waterfall put Grimsby ahead early in the second half. But for the 9,734 fans in Wrexham, and everyone who watched at home, no spoilers could have predicted what would happen next. A brace from Ben Tozer and Mullin midway through the second half put Wrexham back in front at 3-2… before the score was turned again when Ryan Taylor and Mani Dieseruvwe fired on goal to make it 4-3 for Grimsby with 12 minutes to go. Spurred on by their home fans, Wrexham weren’t done yet when Jordan Davies headed in from a corner to level the semi-final clash and take it into extra time. Without a sequel to this blockbuster, fans knew a winner would be needed that day, and what followed was a nervous stretch of overtime that clearly could have gone either way. Live
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Liverpool’s Robertson has been pestering Trent by repeating Neville’s line all week – Getty – Paul Mullin scored the first goal for the Robins to set up an exciting encounter – Reynolds celebrated after Mullin scored the first goal from the penalty spot. – He then embraced co-owner McElleney with a warm hug. Most dramatically, however, it was the visiting Grimsby who advanced to the National League play-off final on a Waterfall goal in the 119th minute. As a result, the Mariners will face either Solihull Moors or Chesterfield in the final at West Ham’s London Stadium on Sunday 5 June. The winner of that contest will secure promotion back to the EFL, in League Two. For Wrexham and its new celebrity owners, the focus will now turn to the coming season as they look to move the club up the footballing pyramid. Reynolds and McElleney are very used to happy endings, but as in any film on the big screen, you have to experience the fall to get back up, something they will be determined to achieve in Wrexham. Bet of the day: Sky Bet: Salah and Benzema 2+ shots on goal each, 2+ corners each team in each half and 20+ booking points each team (only 90 minutes) @ New customer registration offer: 888Sport – Get Liverpool to win 10/1 OR Real Madrid to win 20/1 (max bet £5)* – CLAIM HERE Only new clients. Minimum deposit £10 • A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ bet of at least £10 • Minimum odds 1/2 (1.5) • Free bets are credited on settlement of the qualifying bet and expire after 7 days • Bets Free bonuses are not included in returns • Casino bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related winnings wager x40 bonus amount within 14 days • Casino bonus expires after 60 days • Withdrawal restrictions apply and full terms and conditions 18+ begambleaware.org Terms and conditions apply for those over 18 years of age. Begambleaware.org —
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