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Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for Coventry City after a summer move from West Brom Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first Coventry City goal as the Sky Blues progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup after knocking out Oxford United. The forward's deflected strike gave Coventry the lead in the second half as he scored his first goal since a summer move from West Bromwich Albion. Oxford handed a first start to Tottenham Hotspur loanee Dane Scarlett but he was unable to make the difference as the U's exited the competition. It was Coventry's second victory over the U's this season after handing Des Buckingham’s side their first defeat of the Championship campaign 12 days before. Despite a scoreless first half it was Coventry who came closest to opening the scoring early on as defender Liam Kitching rattled the crossbar from a corner with a headed effort. The hosts took the lead just before the hour mark through Thomas-Asante when his shot looped over U’s keeper Matt Ingram into the back of the net. Thomas-Asante came close to doubling the lead in the 75th minute with a header that forced an impressive save from Ingram, who followed it up with an strong palm to deny Ben Sheaf from range minutes later. After a successful run in the FA Cup last campaign that culminated in a semi-final appearance, Mark Robins' side will be hoping for similar joy in the EFL Cup this campaign. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Manager: Mark Robins Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Des Buckingham Formation: 4 - 1 - 4 - 1 League Cup All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Coventry City 1, Oxford United 0. Second Half ends, Coventry City 1, Oxford United 0. Jack Rudoni (Coventry City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United). Substitution, Coventry City. Jack Rudoni replaces Kasey Palmer. Attempt missed. Sam Long (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Will Vaulks following a corner. Attempt missed. Will Vaulks (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner. Attempt blocked. Louie Sibley (Oxford United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark Harris. Attempt missed. Rúben Rodrigues (Oxford United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Will Vaulks with a cross following a corner. Corner, Oxford United. Conceded by Liam Kitching. Kasey Palmer (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Ciaron Brown (Oxford United). Foul by Kasey Palmer (Coventry City). Will Vaulks (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Milan van Ewijk (Coventry City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Idris El Mizouni (Oxford United). Attempt blocked. Mark Harris (Oxford United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Peter Kioso. Foul by Victor Torp (Coventry City). Idris El Mizouni (Oxford United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Substitution, Oxford United. Mark Harris replaces Dane Scarlett. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.