The Gingerbreads were up against a good footballing side, with an efficient Scarborough impressive throughout with their speed, accuracy and composure.

However, the seasiders had not reckoned on Grantham being so resilient in their workmanlike performance, defending resolutely and responding with counter-attacks.

The visitors did take an early lead but by half time the Gingerbreads were in the ascendancy and kept Scarborough at bay for the entire second 45 minutes.

The game got off to an uncharacteristically slow start, with Scarborough first to attack in the fourth minute, but new Town goalkeeper Adnan Kanuric repelled Connor Thompson's shot with his legs.

However, the visitors went in front two minutes later. Luke Lofts was allowed too easily to slip through the home defence before laying the ball off to Thompson who sneaked it in off the post.

Now up to pace, Scarborough had a chance to double their lead on 10 minutes but Paul Walker fired wide from inside the box.

Grantham's first real opportunity came in the 14th minute. Danny Racchi's low free kick was directed at Craig Westcarr who fired low goalwards, but keeper Thomas Taylor was down quickly to smother.

A minute later, at the other end, Lofts managed to miss an absolute sitter from a scramble in the penalty area.

As Town continued to grow into the game, they justly levelled in the 19th minute. With the Scarborough defence in disarray, the ball fell to James Berrett in space, giving him time to tee up his shot and fire in from 20 yards past the reach of the outstretched Taylor.

Read the rest of the Grantham Journal match report HERE