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Victor Torp secures Carabao Cup win for Coventry at Plymouth

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:59 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Victor Torp secures Carabao Cup win for Coventry at Plymouth

Summary

Coventry City advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup, defeating Plymouth Argyle in a thrilling match on August 25, 2026. Coventry quickly took a two-goal lead with Taiwo Awoniyi and Jack Rudoni scoring in the first five minutes. However, Plymouth battled back, equalizing through Xavier Amaechi early in the second half. Coventry regained the lead with a goal from Ephron Mason-Clark before Victor Torp secured the win with a penalty.

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By the Numbers

•Coventry led 2-0 within five minutes of the match.
•Xavier Amaechi equalized for Plymouth in the second half.
•Ephron Mason-Clark scored to put Coventry ahead again.
•Victor Torp sealed the win with a penalty.
•The match took place at Home Park, Plymouth.

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8:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Victor Torp seals Coventry’s Carabao Cup win at Plymouth in six-goal thriller

What they're saying

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A midweek trip to Devon always had the makings of an awkward trip for a Coventry side focused on Premier League survival. Such feelings evaporated when Frank Lampard’s side raced into a two-goal lead inside five minutes, Taiwo Awoniyi opening his account for his new club before Jack Rudoni added Coventry’s second. But, ultimately, Coventry were made to toil before earning victory. Plymouth had form for a cup upset and another was brewing when Xavier Amaechi pulled Tom Cleverley’s side level nine minutes into the second half. Coventry, to their credit, roused once more, the substitute Ephron Mason-Clark regaining the lead before Victor Torp sealed progress to the Carabao Cup third round from the penalty spot. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Ben Fisher at Home Park

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