Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Hollywood’ moment was spoiled as Grimsby ran out 5-4 winners against Wrexham in the National League play-off semi-final.The Welsh side took it to the wire at the Racehorse Ground in what was a playoff game for the ages.
But the Mariners clinched it at the death, meaning that the Dragons will have to contend with another season at non-league next season.
Reynolds, who is filming a documentary along with Rob McElhenney about their takeover of the club, was denied the Hollywood ending - even if the spectacle itself was full of thrills and surprises.Paul Mullin's penalty gave the home side the advantage before John McAtee levelled.
Luke Waterfall then put Grimsby in front. Ben Tozer and Mullin made it 3-2 to Wrexham but Ryan Taylor and Mani Dieseruvwe restored Grimsby’s lead to 4-3, before Jordan Davies equalised.In dramatic fashion, Luke Waterfall scored a 119th-winner for Grimsby in extra-time, meaning Paul Hurst’s men will face Solihull Moors or Chesterfield in the final at West Ham’sLondon Stadium on Sunday, 5 June.
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