🚨 Man United knocked out by a fourth division club | OneFootball

The beginnings of a sporting crisis are (already) shaking Manchester United.

On Wednesday night, the Manchester club was eliminated by Grimsby Town, a fourth-division team, in the second round of the League Cup.

After a draw at the end of regular time (2-2), Grimsby triumphed in a thrilling penalty shootout (12-11).

Under pouring rain at Blundell Park, Charles Vernam opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, quickly followed by Tyrell Warren after a poor aerial intervention by goalkeeper André Onana.

Manchester United got back into the game in the second half: Bryan Mbeumo reduced the deficit in the 75th minute, then Harry Maguire equalized in the 89th minute, forcing a decision on penalties.

The penalty shootout kept fans on the edge of their seats, with both teams converting their attempts in endless suspense. After eleven successful penalties each, it was finally Grimsby who had the last word when young Brandon Buckley scored his shot, before Mbeumo saw his effort saved by the opposing goalkeeper (12-11).

This Grimsby feat will remain etched as one of the greatest surprises in the history of the English League Cup.

Manchester United's record at the start of the season is rather alarming: three matches, two defeats, one draw.

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