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OWLS SHINE IN FRONT OF RECORD GATE

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 July 2023

CLEETHORPES T 1 GRIMSBY TOWN 2
By David Simpson

A SUPERBLY contested friendly ended in favour of League Two Grimsby. In front of a capacity 2,000 crowd, the visitors took control in the 16th minute. Michee Efete rose highest to power in a Charles Verman freekick.
Rather than be deflated, NPL outfit Cleethorpes enjoyed their best period and deservedly levelled just beyond the half-hour mark.
Curtis Bateson latched onto a loose ball before expertly slotting low into the net. Both sides fielded a completely different XI for the second half in front of a record attendance.
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