Man City beat Brighton on penalties after dramatic League Cup comeback
Summary
Manchester City twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Brighton, then won 4-3 on penalties to reach the English League Cup quarterfinals. Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and fourth-tier Fleetwood Town also advanced, while City will face Bradford City in the next round.Key Facts
- Malick Yalcouye put Brighton ahead in the first half after turning in Georginio Rutter’s shot.
- Mateo Kovacic equalised for City with a long-range goal, then Rutter restored Brighton’s lead shortly after half-time.
- Vitor Reis scored City’s second equaliser in the 72nd minute when he deflected Rayan Cherki’s free kick.
- City goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved penalties from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk in the shootout.
- Jason Steele saved Kovacic’s penalty, but City won the shootout 4-3.
- Bournemouth beat Aston Villa 3-0, and Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 1-0.
- Sunderland beat Brentford 3-2, while fourth-tier Fleetwood Town reached the quarterfinals by beating Arsenal on penalties.
- Manchester City will play Bradford City in the quarterfinals.
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