'Haunt him' - Notts County player ratings as Magpies' play-off dream ends

Notts County's dreams of a return to the Football League are over for another season as they suffered a third consecutive loss in the play-offs with an extra-time defeat against Grimsby.

Mani Dieseruvwe broke the Magpies' hearts as he prodded in with just two minutes remaining after Notts had failed to deal with a set-piece as Paul Hurst's side booked a semi-final showdown with Wrexham.

Notts had actually looked on course for victory in normal time after Ruben Rodrigues had scored from the penalty spot after Jordan Cropper had handled his shot.

But in the seventh minute of stoppage time, Jayden Richardson committed a needless foul right on the edge of the box which saw Grimsby send goalkeeper Max Crocombe up into the area.

He got a vital touch as a scramble ensued allowing Gavin Holohan to net a dramatic equaliser. Both sides searched for a winner but it was Dieseruvwe who had the final say as Notts were consigned to another season in the National League.

Here are the player ratings from their defeat to the Mariners.

Had very little to do in the first half despite Grimsby being the better side in possession. Fired one kick straight to a Grimsby player. Handling was superb. 7

Created the best chance of the game in the opening 45 minutes when he delivered a superb cross for Ruben Rodrigues. But conceded a needless free-kick which led to Grimsby's last-minute equaliser. Will haunt him. 5

Was rarely troubled in the first half and defended with a cool head when Grimsby had a sniff of Notts' penalty box. Calm and composed. 7

Like Brindley was largely comfortable and won plenty of his headers. You can see why Notts fans dub him a Rolls Royce. Was absolutely heroic as he produced two vital blocks. 8

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