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

BBC | March 9, 2025

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 Gate
Image caption, 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 Gate
Image caption, The Brazilian-born attacker savours his sixth goal of the season
Hull City's players enjoy taking the lead in the game against Bristol City
Image caption, 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 Tanner
Image caption, 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 caption, 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.
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