# Rulli’s shootout heroics earn Manchester City Carabao Cup win against Brighton

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rullis-shootout-heroics-earn-manchester-city-carabao-cup-win-against-brighton/
- Published: 2026-10-28T21:58:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T23:03:58+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/28/manchester-city-brighton-carabao-cup-fourth-round-match-report
- Topics: Art, Culture, Sport

## Key points

- Rulli saved two penalties as City won the shootout 4-3.
- City and Brighton drew 2-2 after Brighton led twice.
- City will meet Bradford in the quarter-finals.

## Summary

Manchester City beat Brighton 4-3 on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after twice coming from behind in a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saved two Brighton penalties, including Lewis Dunk’s decisive fifth attempt, while Jérémy Doku’s second-half introduction helped City build pressure and force the equaliser.

Malick Yalcouyé and Georginio Rutter scored for Brighton; Mateo Kovacic and Vitor Reis replied for City. Jason Steele saved Kovacic’s penalty, but Rulli’s stops secured the shootout. City will face League One Bradford in the quarter-finals, while Brighton have a chance to respond when the sides meet again in the league on Saturday.

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