Headline: Manchester City Advances in League Cup After Thrilling Penalty Shootout
The English League Cup round of 16 continued on Wednesday evening, following Arsenal’s surprising exit at the hands of fourth-tier team Fleetwood.
In a gripping match, defending champions Manchester City managed to secure their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Brighton, which culminated in a 4-3 victory in the penalty shootout.
Former Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, starting in place of the usual first-choice keeper, made a crucial impact by saving Brighton’s last two penalties. His performance under pressure helped Manchester City move forward in the tournament.