Grimsby Town 1-2 Stevenage: PLAYER RATINGS
By Layth Yousif
31st Jan 2021 | Local Sport
Read Owen Rodbard's player ratings after Stevenage's vital victory over Grimsby Town on Saturday.
Matty Stevens scored a 95th minute winner in an enthralling encounter against relegation candidates Grimsby.
An Elliot List strike put Alex Revell's side 1-0 ahead three minutes before half time on top before a 93rd minute Stefan Payne equaliser broke Boro hearts.
However, Stevenage then launched a ball straight from kick off which Stevens latched onto to make it 2-1, prompting unbridled delight from the travelling contingent.
Read on to find out each player performed.
Stevenage:
Jamie Cummings: 6.5 - A couple of smart saves and catches keeping the Mariners at bay
Luther James Wildin: 8.5 - Gives his all every game and was impressive in an eye-catching battle on the right-hand side. Brilliant assist for Stevens' goal. MOTM
Terrence Vancooten: 7 - Calm and composed all game and made some important challenges
Ross Marshall: 6.5 - Imposed performance against an experienced target man in Hanson, however poor defending for the goal
Ben Coker: 6.5 – Reliable as ever
Romain Vincelot: 7.5 - In his element, scrappy and solid in the middle of the park
Arthur Read: 6 - Seemingly out battled in the centre however some smart touches and good passes
Charlie Carter: 6.5 – Gave his all for the 90. Looked lively at points
Jack Aitchinson: 6.5 - Very good assist for the goal. Committed performance
Elliot List: 8 - Quality finish to finish off a clinical counter attack. Provided an option through the centre with his direct runs
Luke Norris: 6.5 - Unusually quiet performance
Substitutes:
Danny Newton: 7
Matty Stevens: 7.5
Jack Smith: 6.5
Joe Martin: 6
Hutton: 6
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Grimsby Town:
McKeown: 5.5 – A couple of good saves but was maybe at mistake for the winner.
Hendrie: 6 - Some good balls into the box and energetic down the right-hand side
Pollock: 5.5 – Slow at times and lack of communication from the young defender contributed to the winner.
Waterfall: 6 – At fault for the winner after not tracking his runner
Menayese: 6 - Strong in the tackle and always looking for the forward pass
Habergham: 5.5 - Looked off the pace which is understandable after returning from injury
Rose: 6 - One or two bright moments but failed to make a real positive impact
El Mizouni: 6 - Worked hard with not much result
Matete: 7 - Bustling and energetic in the middle. A bright light in a tough midfield battle
Hanson: 5.5 – Failed to make an impact which wasn't helped by the poor delivery from his teammates
Jackson Jr: 5.5 – Disappointing performance before being subbed off in the 63rd minute
Substitutes:
Payne (for Jackson Jr): 6.5
Preston (for Habergham): 5.5
Spokes (Menayese): 6
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