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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    Fourth division club Grimsby Town have knocked Manchester United out of football's League Cup

    Fourth division club Grimsby Town have knocked Manchester United out of football's League Cup


    The hosts led 2-nil before two late goals from their top flight visitors forced a penalty shootout.

    Grimsby survived 12-11.

    Fans stormed the pitch in celebration after United's Bryan Mbeumo missed a chance to level at 12-all.

    Here's Grimsby forward Charles Vernam on one of the greatest nights of his life.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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