Grimsby creates historic shock, Man United eliminated from League Cup

(NLDO) - Man United suffered a heavy shock at the beginning of the season when they were eliminated from the League Cup by the Fourth Division team Grimsby Town in the second round in the early morning of August 28.

Starting the season with two consecutive rounds without a win in the Premier League, Man United continued to receive another slap in the face when they lost in the opening match of the second round of the League Cup.

Being defeated by a League Two side, even on penalties, would surely go down as one of the Red Devils' most embarrassing defeats in the modern era.

Charles Vernam opens the scoring for Grimsby Town

Man United were behind

At Blundell Park, which has a capacity of less than 10,000 spectators, Grimsby Town started the match with confidence. The home team's courage and dedication quickly brought results. In the 22nd minute, Charles Vernam opened the scoring with a decisive finish.

Before they could recover, Man United was doused with cold water in the 30th minute when Tyrell Warren - a player who grew up at Man United's training center - scored to widen the gap to 2-0.

Tyrell Warren doubled the lead thanks to a mistake by goalkeeper Onana

Entering the second half, under heavy pressure, coach Ruben Amorim's team rose up. Personnel adjustments and efforts from key players helped Man United find an equalizer.

In the 75th minute, Bryan Mbeumo shortened the gap before Harry Maguire scored in the 89th minute, bringing the match back to the starting line.

Bryan Mbeumo scores first goal for Man United in new season

Harry Maguire equalized 2-2 in the final minute of the match

Man United lost in penalty shootout

The two teams were forced to decide the winner on penalties. The scenario became suffocating when the series lasted for 26 kicks. Players from both sides took turns to successfully execute their shots, before tragedy struck Man United: "Hero" Bryan Mbeumo hit the crossbar in the decisive kick.

Grimsby Town won 12-11, fans celebrated wildly both in the stands and on the pitch with this historic victory.

Mbeumo was stunned after missing the decisive shot.

The defeat not only cost Man United a chance to win a title this season, but also sounded the alarm about the fragility in the early stages under coach Amorim.

Despite Maguire's timely return and the final minutes of the match, the "Red Devils" still exposed too many limitations in the organization of the game as well as the mentality of playing against an opponent that was rated much lower.

Grimsby Town celebrate like they have won the championship

For Grimsby Town, this was a historic victory. The small Lincolnshire team turned Blundell Park into a real "fire bowl" and the players became heroes in the eyes of the fans.

They will enter the third round of the League Cup in high spirits after having just knocked out one of England's most successful sides.

Man United face worst defeat in history

Meanwhile, Man United will face a wave of fierce criticism. A disappointing start in domestic competitions could become a huge pressure for coach Amorim, who is still trying to rebuild a team that has not found stability.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/grimsby-tao-cu-soc-lich-su-loai-man-united-khoi-league-cup-196250828060759938.htm