Manchester United lost a Carabao Cup thriller to League Two Grimsby in a 12-11 penalty shootout.
United fell two goals behind in the first half, with goalkeeper Andre Onana at fault for the second.
Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren scored for Grimsby. Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire pulled United level.
Missed Penalties Seal Defeat
Matheus Cunha missed United’s final regulation penalty. Mbeumo’s second attempt hit the bar.
Grimsby celebrated with a pitch invasion, halting play as fans lingered after the match.
Manager Ruben Amorim watched helplessly as his side squandered one of their rare trophy opportunities.
Onana’s Error Compounds Embarrassment
Andre Onana miscontrolled a cross after 30 minutes, allowing Warren to score into an empty net.
Vernam added a low shot after a turnover from Kieran Green, doubling Grimsby’s lead.
United’s half-time substitutions included Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matthijs de Ligt.
Late Rally Fails
Mbeumo scored 15 minutes from time. Maguire equalised in stoppage minutes.
Cunha stepped up for the fifth penalty but missed, ending United’s hopes.
Questions Mount Over Amorim
BBC Radio 5 Live’s Chris Sutton questioned Amorim’s future after the humiliating defeat.
United had never previously lost to a fourth-tier side. Prior Cup shocks occurred against York, MK Dons, and Southend.
Fans now question the direction of the team despite a £200m strikeforce and tactical adjustments.
Fans and Analysts React
Grimsby’s victory ranks among the club’s most historic nights.
United supporters face disappointment as the Carabao Cup opportunity vanished in dramatic fashion.
