The two sides finished regular play tied at 2-2 after City overcame two separate deficits courtesy of an equalizer from Mateo Kovacic and a fortunate 72nd-minute deflection off Vitor Reis. Backup goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli stepped up during the decisive penalty shootout, stopping Brighton’s final two attempts from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk. City secured the shootout 4-3 despite Maresca making nine changes from the squad's recent league fixture, including resting Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias. The victory earns City a quarterfinal pairing against third-tier Bradford as they continue their League Cup campaign.
Key points
Manchester City remain on course to retain the League Cup and will face third-tier Bradfo…: Manchester City remain on course to retain the League Cup and will face third-tier Bradford in the quarterfinals.
The two clubs will quickly face each other again this Saturday during a Premier League fi…: The two clubs will quickly face each other again this Saturday during a Premier League fixture.
Elsewhere in the tournament, fourth-tier Fleetwood advanced to the final eight after knoc…: Elsewhere in the tournament, fourth-tier Fleetwood advanced to the final eight after knocking out Arsenal in a penalty shootout.
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Manchester City overcome Brighton 4-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw and will play Bradford for a spot in the semifinals.
Manchester City have avoided the fate that befell Arsenal by winning a penalty shootout against Brighton to advance to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup.
City stayed on course to retain the title by twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Brighton at home, then triumph 4-3 in the shootout.
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Backup goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved Brighton’s last two spot kicks — from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk — to rescue City, which had fallen behind in the shootout when Mateo Kovacic had the team’s fourth penalty saved.
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