Summary
Brighton and Hove Albion responded with three goals in the second half to win 3‑2.
The loss mirrors a rare comeback that last happened in 1976.
Key Points
4 points1
Shea Lacey scored in the eighth minute and Mason Mount added another two minutes later.
2
Brighton scored in first‑half stoppage time, then equalised in the 65th minute, and won with a goal in the 69th minute.
3
Manchester United's manager Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for the team's performance.
4
This defeat marks the third consecutive domestic cup loss for Manchester United.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsconceded
allowed the opponent to score
stoppage time
extra minutes added after the regular playing time to make up for delays
manager
the coach who decides tactics and line‑ups
responsibility
being answerable for something that happens
domestic cup
a knockout competition for clubs within the same country
penalties
a method of deciding a tied match by taking turns shooting at the goal from a set spot
controversial
causing disagreement or debate
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