Manchester City Advances to League Cup Quarters with Rulli's Saves
On October 29, Manchester City secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026-27 League Cup by defeating Brighton 4-3 in a penalty shootout at the Etihad Stadium. The match saw Malick Yalcouye score for Brighton in the 30th minute, followed by Mateo Kovacic equalizing for Manchester City in the 40th minute.
Brighton regained the lead through Georginio Rutter just two minutes into the second half. Manchester City equalized again with a goal from Vitor Reis in the 72nd minute.
With the score tied at 2-2 after regular time, the match proceeded to penalties. Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli emerged as the hero for Manchester City, saving penalties from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk.
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca expressed his delight at Rulli's performance, stating that the position of first-choice goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is not under threat.
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