DEBUT DELIGHT FOR EASTWOOD AS DONS FLUFF PENALTY CHANCE

PAUL Hurst believes his Grimsby side had the better of their draw with AFC Wimbledon, despite the visitors having a second-half penalty saved.

- Thomas Sage

Despite Town’s bright start to the second half, the visitors were gifted a golden opportunity to go ahead in the 59th minute as Harry Clifton brought down sub Ali Al-Hamadi in the box. The latter took the penalty, which was saved by Jake Eastwood, with a double save made in the end by the Grimsby stopper to deny AlHamadi on the follow-up

Town boss Hurst was honest in his recollection of the game, taking into account the big moment in the second half, which could have seen his side walk away with nothing, but still believing Grimsby had the better of the general play.