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HEROIC VAN VEEN SINKS MARINERS

By Kev Bennett

WINNER: Scunthorpe’s Kevin van Veen celebrates scoring
PICTURE: PSI/Ian Lyall

FORMER Grimsby boss Paul Hurst made a winning return to Blundell Park as his Scunthorpe side earned bragging rights in the Lincolnshire derby thanks to Kevin van Veen’s second-half strike.
The Dutch striker’s 10th goal of the season, after 62 minutes, was the only thing that separated these two rivals, but that only tells part of the story.
Grimsby, winless since late September, created the better chances, while referee Tom Nield waved away strong claims for a penalty late on...

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