Overview

• Manchester United drew 2-2 in regulation at Blundell Park before falling 12-11 on penalties to League Two Grimsby Town in the second round.
• Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren put Grimsby 2-0 up before late goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire forced the shootout.
• The shootout exceeded the first 11 takers as both teams cycled through their orders; Mbeumo struck the crossbar with the decisive kick after Matheus Cunha had a chance to win it earlier but was denied by Christy Pym.
• Home supporters poured onto the pitch after the winning penalty, capping a landmark night at the approximately 9,000-capacity Blundell Park.
• Amorim acknowledged a lack of intensity and apologized to fans as the defeat adds to United’s winless start and scrutiny of the club’s costly new attack.