Fourth-tier Grimsby City defied the percentages and pulled off a shock win over Southampton on Wednesday, beating the Premier League aspect 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup.
The League Two aspect secured an FA Cup quarter-final berth for the primary time in 84 years after Gavan Holohan transformed two penalties.
A Doi Kalita Kar purpose within the second half gave the hosts hope, however the struggling Saints failed to seek out an equalizer and crashed out of the event in entrance of boos from the disillusioned followers.
Unimaginable scenes@employee made #EmiratesFACup 8 closing! pic.twitter.com/59lypODYfx
– Emirates Cup (EmiratesFACup) March 1, 2023
Grimsby are the lowest-ranked workforce to achieve the quarter-finals of the FA Cup since Lincoln City did so in 2017.
North East Lincolnshire is 64 facilities from Southampton within the English Soccer League pyramid. Grimsby, who returned to the Premier League final season, are sixteenth in League Two, whereas the Saints are backside of the Premier League.
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