Watford 2-3 Bristol City
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Championship side Bristol City came from behind to beat Premier League Watford in the EFL Cup second round.
Watford's Etienne Capoue scored early in the second half, but Freddie Hinds and Bobby Reid responded for City.
Hornets defender Jose Holebas was sent off in the 88th minute before Niclas Eliasson increased the visitors' lead in stoppage time.
Adrian Mariappa scored a 95th-minute consolation as Watford fell to their first defeat under boss Marco Silva.
The Portuguese made six changes to his side after their league win over Bournemouth on Saturday, while City manager Lee Johnson made nine.
The Watford side was still strong with summer signing Will Hughes handed his debut and Troy Deeney making his first start of the season.
After falling behind, City responded excellently through 18-year-old Hinds' superb strike from distance and Reid's goal eight minutes later.
Brazilian Richarlison hit a post for Watford before Holebas received a second yellow card for a trip on Eliasson.
Eliasson netted a breakaway goal to put the game beyond Watford.