Carabao Cup: Awoniyi Scores, Assists as Coventry Advance, Brentford Run Riot
Taiwo Awoniyi scored and provided an assist on his first start for Coventry City as the Sky Blues defeated Plymouth Argyle 4-2 to advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup.
The Nigeria international made an immediate impact at Home Park, scoring just three minutes into the encounter before turning provider two minutes later.
Coventry raced into a 2-0 lead before Plymouth fought back to level, but the Sky Blues regained control to secure a 4-2 victory.
Awoniyi’s display marked his first start since joining Coventry and took his tally to two direct goal contributions in his first two appearances for the club.
The 29-year-old previously made his Coventry debut as a second-half substitute in the Premier League opener against Arsenal.
Despite the 3-0 defeat, his early performances have now given manager Frank Lampard another attacking option.
Brentford Run Riot
Brentford produced the biggest result of Tuesday night’s second-round action, recovering from an early setback to thrash Birmingham City 6-1 at St Andrew’s.
Nathan Collins scored twice, while Callum Wilson, Aaron Hickey, Mikkel Damsgaard and Igor Thiago were also on target as Brentford secured a place in the third round.
Leeds United also secured a notable victory, defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the City Ground to eliminate their Premier League rivals.
West Ham United beat Southampton 4-1, while Peterborough United stunned Watford 5-1 away from home. Ipswich Town defeated Leicester City 3-1, and Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0.
The 17 second-round ties played on Tuesday produced five Premier League casualties, while Coventry, Brentford, Leeds and the other winners booked their places in the third-round draw.
Results at a Glance
Birmingham City 1-6 Brentford
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Leeds United
Southampton 1-4 West Ham United
Watford 1-5 Peterborough United
Ipswich Town 3-1 Leicester City
Plymouth Argyle 2-4 Coventry City
Stoke City 1-1 Hull City — Hull won 5-4 on penalties
Walsall 0-0 Leyton Orient — Leyton Orient won 6-5 on penalties
Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Wolves
Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United
Cardiff City 1-2 Norwich City
Blackpool 1-4 Lincoln City
Fleetwood Town 4-0 Shrewsbury Town
Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Middlesbrough
Barnsley 3-2 Crewe Alexandra
Stevenage 0-3 Reading
Cambridge United 0-1 Millwall
