Manchester United don sharply commot for EFL Cup after League Two side Grimsby Town knack dem for penalty marathon wey end 12-11 after 2-2 draw for Blundell Park. The Red Devils waka comot in shocking style as the Mariners show dem pepper.
Grimsby first burst United net two times inside 30 minutes as Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren score. But Man United later drag body come back for last 15 minutes with Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire goals wey force penalty shootout.
At the end, na Grimsby carry the ticket as Mbeumo blast penalty for crossbar, give League Two side victory wey shock football world.
Man United even get chance to win when Cunha step up at 4-4, but him penalty no enter. Grimsby no look back again, seal qualification go third round. This na first time wey United go ever commot for EFL Cup against team from League Two.
TPB VERDICT
Na total disaster for Manchester United. Grimsby start the match with fire wey United no fit match. First half, Red Devils no even sabi wetin dem dey do. Second half small response dey, but e no change the shame.
Even if Man United win penalty, the performance for Ruben Amorim men still be disgrace. New season but na same old wahala.
3-4-3 formation no dey work, players dey lost, and against Fulham and now Grimsby, Red Devils just dey average. Tonight, na another low point.
Cunha suppose seal am from spot but flop. Sesko too waste better chance before end of normal time. But truth be say, na Grimsby night, dem deserve am. For United, Saturday against Burnley go heavy pass normal match now.
Grimsby vs Man United Highlights
Charles Vernam Goal (22nd min, Grimsby 1-0 Man United)
Vernam burst net with shot wey beat Onana near post. Onana suppose save am but e no reach am. Na first shocker.
Tyrell Warren Goal (30th min, Grimsby 2-0 Man United)
Na wahala again. Warren tap in from close range after Onana misjudge cross. United defence scatter.
Bryan Mbeumo Goal (75th min, Grimsby 2-1 Man United)
Mbeumo bring United back small, fire ball enter bottom corner. Hope small dey, fans dey wait equaliser.
Harry Maguire Goal (89th min, Grimsby 2-2 Man United)
Maguire rise from corner, nod am enter net. Game drag go penalties as drama no stop.
Bryan Mbeumo Missed Penalty
Mbeumo later spoil United chance, as him penalty nack crossbar. Grimsby then seal 12-11 shootout win, history don happen.
Man of the Match – Tyrell Warren
Na sweet story. Warren wey United release before come back hunt dem. Him score second goal, later convert him penalty too. But na for defence him shine pass as rock at the back. For am, this win na personal revenge and career highlight.
Grimsby vs Man United Match Stats
- Possession: Grimsby 30% – 70% Man United
- Shots: Grimsby 10 – 28 Man United
- Shots on target: Grimsby 4 – 9 Man United
- Corners: Grimsby 6 – 4 Man United
- Fouls: Grimsby 10 – 8 Man United
What Next?
Man United go shift focus back to Premier League as dem dey find first win of 2025/26 campaign against Burnley on Saturday. Pressure dey for Amorim. Grimsby meanwhile go still dey jubilate as dem prepare to face Bristol Rovers for League Two same weekend.