Holders Man City urge past Brighton on penalties
Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was the hero, saving two penalties as holders Manchester City edged past Brighton in a shootout after a 2-2 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Manchester City's advancing to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling penalty shootout against Brighton was made possible by the heroic performance of stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. The home side had taken the lead in the 30th minute through Malick Yalcouye's close-range shot, but City quickly equalized with Mateo Kovacic's powerful strike that found the back of the net past Jason Steele.
Brighton regained the advantage through Georginio Rutter's precise finish from Hadjam's assist, only for Rulli to make a crucial fingertip save to deny Rutter a second goal. The Frenchman also struck the post in the second half, but it was Rulli once again who proved to be the difference maker. He kept Brighton's Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk at bay with two crucial saves in the shootout, ensuring City progressed to face League One side Bradford City in the next round.
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