Fourth Division Club Grimsby Town Stuns Manchester United To Reach Carabao Cup Third Round
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By Sportsgister
In a shocking upset, Fourth Division club Grimsby Town knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup, winning 12-11 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time.
The League Two side’s victory was sealed when Bryan Mbeumo missed the decisive penalty, allowing Grimsby Town to advance to the next round.
Grimsby Town’s win marks a significant upset, with the Fourth Division club defeating a top-tier team like Manchester United.
The match was played at Blundell Park, where Grimsby Town’s fans witnessed a thrilling encounter.
Charles Vernam scored the opening goal for Grimsby Town, and Tyrell Warren doubled the lead after capitalizing on an error by Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana. However, Manchester United fought back, with substitute Bryan Mbeumo scoring and Harry Maguire netting a late equalizer to send the match to penalties.
The penalty shootout was intense, with both teams scoring and missing penalties. Andre Onana saved a penalty from Clarke Oduour, while Matheus Cunha missed the chance to win it for Manchester United.
The shootout continued until Bryan Mbeumo’s penalty hit the crossbar, securing Grimsby Town’s win.
Manchester United’s loss to Grimsby Town is a significant embarrassment, especially considering their poor performance in the Carabao Cup.
This defeat adds to the team’s struggles under manager Ruben Amorim.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
