In the English League Cup Round of 16, Manchester City secured their ticket to the next round via a penalty shootout after their home match against Brighton ended 2-2 in regular time.
The visiting team started the match at the Etihad Stadium effectively.
Brighton took the lead in the 30th minute with a goal from Malick Yalcouye. Manchester City equalized in the 40th minute with a goal from Mateo Kovacic, and the first half ended 1-1.
Brighton regained the lead right at the start of the second half.
The score became 2-1 with a goal scored by Georginio Rutter in the 47th minute. Manchester City leveled the score again in the 72nd minute with a goal from Vitor Reis.
As no further goals were scored in the remaining time, the match went to a penalty shootout.
Manchester City, having established a 4-3 superiority over their opponent in the penalty series, wrote their name into the quarterfinals.
Brighton, meanwhile, bid farewell to the cup in the Round of 16.
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