Overview
- League Two Grimsby eliminated Manchester United at Old Trafford, winning 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
- Grimsby went 2-0 up through Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire drew United level late.
- The shootout ran to 26 kicks, with Matheus Cunha and then Mbeumo missing for United, the latter’s attempt proving decisive.
- United supporters reacted with anger, urging Amorim to step down and criticizing his predictable tactical setup.
- Outlets framed the defeat as a deepening early-season crisis for United despite roughly €244 million spent to revamp the attack.