Newport County 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons
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League One side Milton Keynes Dons advanced to the second round of the EFL Cup after overturning a two-goal deficit at Newport County.
Dean Bowditch scored in injury time to seal the win, adding to his earlier goal from the penalty spot and Ben Tilney's long-range strike.
Exiles' striker Marlon Jackson had opened the scoring on 31 minutes after a cross from the left by Dan Butler.
Mark Randall's penalty doubled County's lead before Dons' stirring comeback.
Newport County manager Warren Feeney said: "I'm angry. I thought we were comfortable in the game, got ourselves into a great position.
"Whenever they have a strong period you've got to be resilient.
"I said to the players, you can't keep conceding goals and we've done that tonight and lost the game."
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