Newport suffer late heartbreak at Grimsby

A stoppage-time goal from Kieran Green handed Grimsby a dramatic 2-1 League Two victory over Newport at Blundell Park.

The hosts went ahead inside the first minute as Charles Vernam’s corner was headed in by Newport’s Courtney Baker-Richardson as he tried to clear the initial flick on from Green.

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Grimsby were awarded a fourth penalty in as many games this season – 18 minutes in – as Green was brought down in the area, but Jaze Kabia was unable to convert on this occasion, goalkeeper Nik Tzanev saving down low to his left.

Justin Amaluzor had a header saved in the first half and struck the post early in the second as Grimsby continued to push forward.

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Despite the home side’s quick start after the break, Newport equalised in the 56th minute, with Matt Baker free in the middle of the box to volley home a cross.

The game was heading for a draw before Green bundled home Evan Khouri’s cross in the fourth minute off added time to continue Grimsby’s winning start at home.