Goal, red card - Joao Pedro's 96 seconds of mayhem

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Hull City striker Joao Pedro had a brief but very eventful afternoon of Championship action against Bristol City.

The 32-year-old played a key role in the Tigers' dominant start at Ashton Gate, and deservedly put them ahead on 13 minutes.

But his joy was short-lived...

Joao Pedro scores for Hull City against Bristol City at Ashton GateImage source, Rex Features
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Pedro slides Hull ahead with a divine turn and finish - his first goal in 11 games

Joao Pedro celebrates scoring for Hull City against Bristol City at Ashton GateImage source, Rex Features
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The Brazilian-born attacker savours his sixth goal of the season

Hull City's players enjoy taking the lead in the game against Bristol CityImage source, Rex Features
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Pedro's flash of genius was admired and enjoyed by his team-mates - but not so much by Bristol City's defenders

Hull City's Joao Pedro (No 12) gets sent off by referee James Linington for his challenge on George TannerImage source, Rex Features
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But Pedro's (no 12) elation quickly evaporates, referee James Linington pointing the striker in the direction of the Ashton Gate changing rooms after a lunging tackle on George Tanner

Hull City striker Pedro tries to explain his red card in the draw with Bristol City Image source, Rex Features
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Tigers boss Ruben Selles would not comment on Pedro's red card, but looked far from happy with his striker, who will now miss three games. However, the Spaniard did say, in his post-match interview with BBC Radio Humberside, that Pedro was telling him it was not even a foul

Bristol City's Anis Mehmeti's celebrates his penalty equaliser against Hull CityImage source, Rex Features
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Anis Mehmeti's second-half penalty levelled the scores against the Tigers' 10 men, but the Robins were unable to find a way past Hull's spirited defence and grab a second, meaning Pedro's contribution before his dismissal was enough for a point