Manchester City qualify for EFL Cup quarter-finals on penalties

Manchester City have progressed to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after defeating Brighton on penalties 4-3, following a 2-2 draw in regular time. The match took place at the Etihad Stadium as part of the Round of 16.

Brighton opened the scoring through Malick Yalcouyé in the 30th minute, before Mateo Kovačić equalised for Manchester City in the 40th minute.

Brighton regained the lead in the 47th minute with a goal from Georginio Rutter, but Manchester City equalised again through Vitor Reis, assisted by Sharqi, leaving the match tied at 2-2.

The two teams resorted to penalties to decide the qualification ticket, which smiled upon Manchester City with a score of 4-3, allowing the team to continue its journey in the EFL Cup.

In the penalty shootout, Manchester City goalkeeper Rulli excelled by saving two penalties.