4th-tier side Grimsby Town beats Manchester United on penalties
In the English League Cup, 4th-tier side Grimsby Town pulled off a major upset by eliminating giants Manchester United after a penalty shootout.
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In the second round of the English League Cup, 4th-tier representative Grimsby Town faced off against Manchester United. In a match that ended 2-2 in regular time, Grimsby Town managed to advance to the next round by defeating their opponent 12-11 in a penalty shootout.
Grimsby Town's goals in the match came from Charles Vernam in the 22nd minute and Tyrell Warren in the 30th minute. Manchester United equalized the score with goals from Bryan Mbeumo in the 75th minute and Harry Maguire in the 89th minute.
By gaining the upper hand in the penalty shootout, Grimsby Town secured their place in the next round with this victory, while Manchester United bid farewell to the tournament. This result has been recorded as a historic achievement for Grimsby Town.