In the second round of the English League Cup, Manchester United was humiliated by fourth-tier Grimsby Town following a relentless penalty shootout.
Bryan Mbeumo missed the crucial penalty on Wednesday, but Grimsby won a dramatic shootout at the 9, 000-capacity Blundell Park on England’s east coast, winning 12-11.
With a halftime lead of 2-0, United needed late goals from Mbeumo and Harry Maguire to keep their record to 2-2.
After a disappointing 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season, the team has won just three games so far this campaign, which will go down as one of the most embarrassing results in United’s history.
Charles Vernam, the team’s goal scorer, described it as “an amazing feeling that will live on forever.
After Mbeumo’s spot kick rebounded off the crossbar to seal United’s fate, Grimsby’s cheering fans stormed onto the field to join the players.
The home team finished the match with a lineup that included several academy graduates and a Faroe Islands international, which is currently fourth in League Two.
In contrast, United only signed Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko during an initial offensive worth 200 million pounds ($270 million).
Cunha also lost because his weak attempt was saved in the shootout.
The manager [the gaffer] said to us, “Lads, all the pressure is on them,” and it was, in fact,,” Grimsby midfielder Kieran Green said.
Amorim, who was appointed manager of United in November and has won 16 of his 44 games, is now under more pressure as a result.
United missed qualifying for European competition last season, so they were only playing in the second round for the first time since 2014.
The team lost to third-tier MK Dons in the second round that year by a 4-0.
Stefanos Tzimas scored twice on his debut to send Brighton into round three with a 6-0 win over Oxford.
Both Fulham and Everton made it two goals clear, beating Bristol City and Mansfield, respectively, 2-0.
Source: Aljazeera
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