London, Aug. 28 -- Manchester United exited the Carabao Cup on penalties on Wednesday despite a second-half fightback against Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.

Manchester United were swept aside by the League Two outfit Grimsby Town during a chastening opening 45 minutes, as goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren saw the Mariners race into a two-goal lead.

Bryan Mbeumo halved the deficit with his first United goal, before Harry Maguire levelled to send the game to spot-kicks, as per a press release on the Manchester United official website..

Matheus Cunha had the opportunity to send the Reds through after Clarke Oduor missed, but the Brazilian was denied by Christy Pym, and a marathon sudden-death period ensued.

Fifteen consecutive ...