Match report
Bristol City Stuns Watford 3-2 in League Cup
Watford
2–3
FT
Bristol City
Aug 22, 2017
Watford, despite taking the lead through Étienne Capoue, were stunned by Bristol City who rallied to win 3-2 in the League Cup. Bristol City's victory was powered by goals from F. Hinds and B. De Cordova-Reid, securing a thrilling comeback against the ten-man Watford.
Key Facts
- • Watford led early with a goal from Étienne Capoue in the 47th minute
- • Bristol City equalized with a goal from F. Hinds at 60 minutes
- • B. De Cordova-Reid gave Bristol City the lead with a goal at 67 minutes
- • José Holebas was sent off for Watford with a red card in the 88th minute
- • Watford scored a late goal through A. Mariappa in injury time, but it wasn't enough
Lineups
Watford
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Gomes (G)
- 6 A. Mariappa (D)
- 5 S. Prödl (D)
- 25 J. Holebas (D)
- 27 C. Kabasele (D)
- 23 B. Watson (M)
- 29 E. Capoue (M)
- 19 W. Hughes (M)
- 7 N. Amrabat (M)
- 9 T. Deeney (F)
- 11 Richarlison (F)
Substitutes
- 10 I. Success
- 18 A. Gray
- 8 T. Cleverley
- 3 M. Britos
- 14 N. Chalobah
- 15 C. Cathcart
- 30 C. Pantilimon
Bristol City
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Fielding (G)
- 4 A. Flint (D)
- 23 H. Magnússon (D)
- 26 Z. Vyner (D)
- 25 L. Kelly (D)
- 28 G. O'Neil (M)
- 31 J. Hegeler (M)
- 11 C. O'Dowda (M)
- 19 N. Eliasson (M)
- 9 F. Diedhiou (F)
- 33 F. Hinds (F)
Substitutes
- 14 B. Reid
- 7 K. Smith
- 10 M. Taylor
- 5 B. Wright
- 13 S. Golbourne
- 20 J. Paterson
- 29 I. Lucic
Timeline
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36' Watford Card · Yellow CardÉtienne Capoue -
46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Diedhiou · On: B. De Cordova-Reid -
47' Watford Goal · Normal GoalÉtienne Capoue · Assist: W. Hughes -
53' Watford Card · Yellow CardJosé Holebas -
60' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Hegeler · On: Korey Smith -
60' Bristol City Goal · Normal GoalF. Hinds · Assist: G. O'Neil -
67' Bristol City Goal · Normal GoalB. De Cordova-Reid · Assist: L. Kelly -
71' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Hughes · On: Andre Gray -
77' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Hinds · On: Matty Taylor -
79' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: Étienne Capoue · On: T. Cleverley -
88' Watford Card · Yellow CardJosé Holebas -
88' Watford Card · Red CardJosé Holebas -
90'+5 Watford Goal · Normal GoalA. Mariappa · Assist: C. Kabasele
Match Stats
| Stat | Watford | Bristol City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 78% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 512 | 317 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 246 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The introduction of F. Diedhiou as a substitute for Bristol City shifted the momentum towards the visitors in the second half
- ▸ Watford's second yellow and subsequent red card for José Holebas turned the game in Bristol City's favor, leading to their eventual victory