Brentford 1-3 Norwich City

Norwich's Mario Vrancic curled in a free-kick to make it 2-0

Midfielder Mario Vrancic scored twice as Norwich reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Championship rivals Brentford.

The Bosnian netted his first goal for the Canaries with a first-half penalty at Griffin Park, after Chris Mepham nudged over Marley Watkins.

Brentford were awarded a penalty of their own, but Yoann Barbet missed.

Vrancic's free-kick doubled the lead, Josh Murphy chipped in for 3-0 before Josh Clarke scored a consolation.

It could have been a different story for the Bees, who are without a league win this season, had Frenchman Barbet equalised from the spot.

Wes Hoolahan was adjudged to have fouled Kamo Mokotjo with a sliding challenge, but Barbet sent his spot-kick high over the crossbar.

Brentford substitute Justin Shaibu almost pulled a goal back after summer signing Vrancic had made it 2-0 from 25 yards, his low effort striking the inside of the post.

Forward Murphy made sure of the win for Daniel Farke's visitors as he collected Tom Trybull's superb ball over the top and coolly dinked over Bees goalkeeper Luke Daniels.

Clarke fired past Angus Gunn in stoppage time, although it mattered little for Dean Smith's side.