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Coventry overcome Plymouth in six-goal Carabao Cup thriller

Coventry secured their place in the Carabao Cup third round after a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Plymouth, with Victor Torp sealing the win from the penalty spot.

  • Coventry took a two-goal lead within five minutes through Taiwo Awoniyi and Jack Rudoni.
  • Plymouth equalised in the second half before Ephron Mason-Clark regained Coventry's lead.
  • Victor Torp converted a penalty to secure Coventry's progress to the third round.

Coventry have advanced to the Carabao Cup third round, defeating Plymouth 4-2 in a dramatic encounter. Frank Lampard's side started strongly, with Taiwo Awoniyi opening his account for the club and Jack Rudoni doubling their advantage within the first five minutes.

Plymouth, however, mounted a comeback. Xavier Amaechi levelled the score nine minutes into the second half, setting up an absorbing cup tie. Coventry responded, with substitute Ephron Mason-Clark regaining the lead.

Victor Torp then sealed Coventry's progress from the penalty spot, thrashing the spot-kick into the top corner after a foul in the box.

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