Old Trafford Collapse: Brighton Stun Manchester United in EFL Cup Thriller
Brighton & Hove Albion staged a stunning comeback at Old Trafford to knock Manchester United out of the EFL Cup Third Round. United seized control early, scoring twice in the opening ten minutes. However, Brighton fought back ruthlessly to claim a memorable 3-2 victory.
Match Summary
Manchester United stormed into an early lead, displaying razor-sharp attacking football. Eight minutes in, youngster Shea Lacey found the back of the net to open the scoring. Just two minutes later, Mason Mount doubled the lead, leaving Brighton reeling.
Brighton found a crucial lifeline right before halftime when Charalampos Kostoulas pulled one back in stoppage time.
The second half belonged entirely to the visitors. Pascal Groß leveled the match in the 65th minute with a well-taken finish. Moments later, substitute Maxim De Cuyper completed the turn-around, netting the winner in the 70th minute to send the Seagulls through.
Key Match Highlights
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8′ — GOAL! Shea Lacey strikes early for Manchester United.
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10′ — GOAL! Mason Mount finishes smartly to make it 2-0.
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45+1′ — GOAL! Charalampos Kostoulas scores to bring Brighton back into the game.
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65′ — GOAL! Pascal Groß scores the equalizer for Brighton.
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70′ — GOAL! Maxim De Cuyper nets the winning goal for Brighton.
