Sides play out goalless draw at Blundell Park

Exeter City were held to a 0-0 draw away from home against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park in Sky Bet League Two.

Pierce Sweeney had the Grecians' best chance when his penalty was well saved by James McKeown, and City had a number of chances to win the match, but were unable to find that all-important goal.

Manager Matt Taylor named the same side that started the 2-0 win over Swindon Town last weekend, as the Grecians faced the first of two long away trips within a week.

City’s first chance of the match fell in the eighth minute when Jonathan Forte did well to latch onto a ball over the top from Nicky Law down the left. The forward then crossed to the far post, but Lee Holmes was unable to keep his header on target.

Shortly after, the home side had their first attempt when a corner was cleared to Luke Hendrie who shot over from the edge of the box.

For much of the opening 20 minutes, it was Town who dominated a lot of the possession, but credit to the Grecians who defended well from a number of deep Grimsby crosses.

Charles Vernam then had an excellent chance to put Grimsby ahead when he latched onto a clever ball through the middle before controlling well and shooting low against the post before the ball rolled across the six-yard box as the City defenders managed to clear.

After riding out some considerable pressure, the Grecians were presented with a golden chance on 35 minutes when Law got in down the left before teeing up Forte to fire low just past the post, as the sides went into the break level.

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