Manchester City booked their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup after overcoming Brighton 4–3 on penalties following an entertaining 2–2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Brighton struck first through Malick Yalcouyé in the 30th minute, but City responded ten minutes later when Mateo Kovačić fired home a superb equaliser.
The Seagulls came out flying after the break, with Georginio Rutter restoring their lead in the 47th minute. City were once again forced to chase the game, and defender Vitor Reis stepped up in the 72nd minute to make it 2–2.
Neither side could find a winner, sending the tie into a nerve-racking penalty shootout
That was where Gerónimo Rulli stole the show, saving Brighton’s final two penalties to send City through with a 4–3 shootout victory.
FULL TIME: Manchester City 2–2 Brighton
Penalties: Manchester City win 4–3
30′ Malick Yalcouyé (Brighton)
40′ Mateo Kovačić (Man City)
47′ Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
-72′ Vitor Reis (Man City)
City showed resilience to come back twice, but Brighton will feel they missed a golden opportunity to cause another cup upset.
The big question: Can Manchester City go all the way and defend their Carabao Cup crown?
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