Notts County drew 1-1 with Grimsby Town on Saturday afternoon, a result that felt about right given how the game unfolded across its ninety minutes.
Grimsby took control early. Jude Soonsup-Bell put them ahead in the 15th minute, and they carried that advantage into half-time with reasonable comfort. Tom Iorpenda was prominent for the visitors in the first half, and Géza Dávid Turi was introduced before the break as County looked to find a way back in.
The second half brought more movement from both sides. Harald Tangen and Matthew Dennis came on for Grimsby at the interval, while Harvey Rodgers entered for County shortly after the restart. Kieran Green made way in the 63rd minute, with Jaze Kabia arriving soon after as County pushed for an equaliser.
They found it through Rod McDonald in the 83rd minute, a late intervention that gave Meadow Lane something to celebrate. Andy Cook came on moments later, and Charles Vernam followed at 85 minutes as County pressed for a winner.
The closing exchanges were frantic. Clarke Oduor and Scott Robertson were introduced by Grimsby in the dying moments, and R. Staunton came on for County as both sides shuffled their options. Neither could find a decisive second goal.
County will take satisfaction from the late recovery. Grimsby, however, will feel they deserved more after dominating large portions of the afternoon.
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