Biamou double sees off unlucky Notts

COVENTRY are heading to Wembley in controversial circumstances after two major decisions went against Kevin Nolan’s Notts team. County suffered from a terrible penalty call in the first leg and lost an equaliser last night after an incorrect offside call. Coventry then scored a decisive third despite twice being offside in the build-up. Perhaps Coventry earned the right to face Exeter on Monday week through ambitious play. For periods they showed a flair deserving of a higher division. They took a spectacular lead after six minutes. Jordan Willis headed Liam Kelly’s corner back into the danger area and Max Biamou reacted with an overhead kick into the corner.

Marc McNulty added another in the 37th minute. Tom Bayliss teed up Kelly on the overlap and he cut the ball back perfectly to McNulty, who powered in his 28th goal of the season. But on the stroke of half-time, Coventry lapsed in defending Elliott Hewitt’s long throw and Jorge Grant arrived at the far post to sweep in. Nolan’s side

were a totally different proposition after the break. In the 65th minute, Lee Burge produced a fantastic fingertip save to divert Jon Stead’s firm shot and moments later Notts should have been level. Stead flicked on and Jonathan Forte stabbed home but...