The Carabao Cup is not the first competition that comes to mind when we talk about football. However, it offered us a moment of grace between Preston North End and Fulham.
Fulham lose never-ending penalty shootout
If the new Champions League format attracts all eyes, we must not forget that the Carabao Cup (English League Cup) was played last night. Yes, the English never do like us, it is well known. And for the occasion, Preston North End received Fulham in the third round. So you will tell me, a Championship club facing a Premier League club, it should be settled in 90 minutes maximum. Well you underestimate the immense Preston North End.
As the two clubs leave with a draw at the end of the match (1-1), the penalty shootout can then begin to decide the tie. And for the spectators who had a train to catch to go home after the match, we hope for them that there were hotels not far from the stadium. Because, how can I say, the penalty shootout is going to be very, very long. We have to wait for Timothy Castagne’s miss to see Ryan Ledson put an end to the interminable suspense.
Preston North End eventually won 16-15 on penalties after 34 attempts. That was the longest session in the history of the competition. A thought for the Cottagers fans who went to bed in the middle of the night to face a third round Carabao Cup exit. What a life.
