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Late Danny Rose goal secures victory for Grimsby over Gillingham

Late Danny Rose goal secures victory for Grimsby over Gillingham

Danny Rose scored a late goal to secure a draw for Grimsby against Gillingham in a tough match.

Gillingham took the lead with an own goal by Doug Tharme, but Rose's equalizer in the seventh minute of added time saved the day for Grimsby.

Kieran Green had two opportunities in the first half, with his second chance narrowly missing the target.

Despite not having a shot on goal in the first half, Gillingham was ahead at halftime thanks to Tharme's mistake.

Green almost scored an own goal for Grimsby as his defensive header hit the crossbar early in the second half.

Gillingham was unlucky as Tim Dieng's header hit the woodwork later in the game.

Grimsby's first shot on target in the second half came in stoppage time, but Rose managed to score the crucial goal in the end.