League Cup: Rulli sends Manchester City past Brighton on penalties

Manchester City secured their place in the League Cup quarter-finals by beating Brighton on penalties (2-2, 4-3 on pens) on Wednesday 28 October, according to Maxifoot and Foot Mercato. Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was the hero of the night with his penalty saves, as highlighted by the Daily Mail and Voetbalzone.

A hard-fought qualification

Trailing on the scoreboard, the Citizens forced extra time and then a penalty shoot-out. According to Maxifoot, the match ended 2-2 after regulation time. Rulli, a former Ajax player, then helped his side win 4-3 on penalties, Voetbalzone reports.

Brighton, a tough opponent

Brighton pushed Manchester City to their limits. The Daily Mail describes a "breath-taking" contest between two sides fielding their second-string teams. This qualification spares City another surprise, after Arsenal's elimination the previous day at the hands of Fleetwood Town, a League Two club, Voetbalprimeur notes.

Next up

This cup win whets the appetite for both teams, who will meet again soon in the Premier League. The Daily Mail announces a "mouth-watering" clash to come between Manchester City and Brighton.