2025-08-27T21:32:11Z

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Can you believe it? In a stunning twist of fate, League Two side Grimsby Town knocked out Manchester United in a nail-biting 12-11 penalty shootout, proving that David can indeed take down Goliath!

In a historic night at Blundell Park, the Red Devils faced a harsh reality check. This was their first appearance in the second round of the Carabao Cup since 2014, a year when they suffered a shocking 4-0 defeat to MK Dons.

Fast forward to now, and the atmosphere at Blundell Park was electrifying. Grimsby Town's Charles Vernam got the ball rolling, scoring with a dazzling assist from Darragh Burns, a former Ireland Under-21 international. Adding to United's woes, Tyrell Warren—an academy product—capitalized on a blunder by goalkeeper Andre Onana. It was a tale of misfortune for the giants!

As the match progressed, Grimsby was on the brink of extending their lead. However, a determined Bryan Mbeumo, coming off the bench, found the net, and Harry Maguire’s last-minute goal salvaged a 2-2 draw, pushing the game into penalties.

The tension was palpable as both sides faced off in the shootout. Onana managed to save a penalty from Clarke Oduour, and it seemed like United might just pull off a victory. But when Matheus Cunha missed a chance to secure the win, it became clear we were in for a rollercoaster ride. The drama peaked when Mbeumo smacked his penalty attempt off the crossbar, sending the fans into a frenzy as they stormed the pitch. What a moment!

Meanwhile, Everton had a smoother journey as they faced League One’s Mansfield Town, securing a straightforward 2-0 victory. Charly Alcaraz opened the scoring with a brilliant strike just after halftime, and substitute Beto capped off the win with a late goal.

Seamus Coleman made his much-anticipated season debut, playing the full match and shaking off concerns about his previous lack of playtime for the national team.

In another corner of the cup, Brighton showcased their strength with a jaw-dropping 6-0 win over Oxford. New signing Stefanos Tzimas made an explosive debut, netting two goals in quick succession, while other newcomers also shone, indicating that the Seagulls mean business this season.

Lastly, Fulham kept their cool against Bristol City, winning 2-0 thanks to an own goal from George Tanner and a second from Raul Jimenez. This match served as a reminder that in football, anything can happen, but sometimes the unexpected is what makes the game so thrilling!