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Bristol Rovers return to Football League

Bristol Rovers sealed an immediate return to the Football League with a 5-3 shootout victory over Grimsby in the Conference playoff final.
May 17, 2023, 01:16 am - PA Sport

Penalty Shootout

Bristol Rovers
Grimsby Town
Chris Lines
Pen 1
Craig Disley
Matt Taylor
Pen 2
Lenell John-Lewis
Lee Brown
Pen 3
Jon-Paul Pittman
Ángelo Balanta
Pen 4
Craig Clay
Lee Mansell
Pen 5

Match Timeline

Bristol Rovers
Grimsby Town
  • KO
  • 2
  • 18
  • 29
  • 35
  • 41
  • HT
  • 70
  • 73
  • 75
  • 79
  • 87
  • FT
  • 99
  • 105
  • ET FT
  • 120+1

Match Commentary

120'
End of the game
120'
Lee Mansell takes the penalty kick with his right foot to the upper right corner and scores. Bristol Rovers now leads the shootout 5 - 3
120'
Craig Clay takes the penalty kick with his right foot to the upper left corner and scores. Grimsby Town now trails the shootout 3 - 4