Cambridge United 1-2 Grimsby Town: Otis Khan double puts Mariners into FA Cup third round

Otis Khan scored both goals, including a late winner, as League Two side Grimsby beat Cambridge in the FA Cup.

The hosts were nearly gifted an opener 12 minutes before half-time when Kieran Green headed Lewis Simper's corner onto his own crossbar.

Five minutes later Will Mannion was called on to keep Cambridge level, coming out well to smother Harry Clifton's effort.

Khan netted a deserved opener just after the hour, smashing home the rebound after Mannion had kept out Gavan Holohan's shot.

After five games without a goal, Cambridge drew level nine minutes from time when Paul Digby's cross was headed into the corner by substitute Sam Smith.

Holohan missed a great chance for Grimsby, firing off target when Mannion's save from Danny Amos fell to him.

Seeking a winner, United were caught out on the break with Khan allowed to run clear and beat Mannion in the last minute to send the visitors through to the third round for the first time in four years.

Match report supplied by PA Media.

Cambridge United manager Mark Bonner told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire:

"There were parts of the performance I was really pleased with but we lacked penetration too often.

"We didn't have enough quality and decision-making in the top third of the pitch.

"At 1-1, I thought we were going to drive on and win the game but we didn't create enough moments and then conceded the easiest goal they'll score all season."

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst told BBC Radio Humberside:

"It was looking like a a replay but then we got our chance and Otis never looked like missing.

"I always thought we could match up to them and get through the tie and we limited them to not much.

"Overall we did enough in general to win the game and we now look forward to the draw."