City prevails over Brighton in Carabao Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Manchester City reached the fifth round of the Carabao Cup after a penalty shootout against Brighton on October 28, 2026. The match ended 2-2 after regulation time, with City equalizing twice through Mateo Kovačić and Vitor Reis. Gerónimo Rulli was instrumental in the shootout, saving Brighton's last two penalties. City fielded a youthful lineup, highlighted by four Academy players, as they came back from a goal down twice during the match. Next, City prepares to face Brighton again in the Premier League on October 31, 2026.
- •Match finished 2-2 after 90 minutes.
- •Kovačić and Reis scored for City to equalize.
- •Rulli saved two penalties in the shootout.
- •City started with a young lineup featuring four Academy players.
- •Next match against Brighton is scheduled for October 31, 2026.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — City march on with dramatic penalty shootout win over Brighton
"City battled back twice before beating Brighton in a rollercoaster penalty shootout to reach the fifth round of the Carabao Cup.After Mateo Kovačić and Vitor Reis equalised to see the game finish 2-...
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