Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym was still trying to process the win, saying it hadn't sunk in yet. As a Manchester United fan himself, he was a bit disappointed but also thrilled by the team's performance. "This is what you play football for," he said. "It's just brilliant."

The winning goal came from a penalty shootout, where Bryan Mbeumo's penalty hit the crossbar, giving Grimsby the victory. Pym also made a crucial save to keep his team in the shootout. "I should have done a bit better," he said, "but the boys did the rest."

Goalscorer Charles Vernam described the wait for the penalty shootout to end as "nervy." He said the team's message all week had been about believing in themselves and playing with the right intensity. "The gaffer" (manager David Artell) had told them not to just show up, but to play with passion and determination.

Vernam said, "Why can't it be us? We've got the talent and the ability. We just need to believe in ourselves." He was thrilled by the team's win and said they would enjoy the moment.