Edward Kennett and Chris Harris top-scored for the Bees

Coventry Bees booked their place in the final of the Knockout Cup by beating Belle Vue 93-87 on aggregate.

Coventry lost the second leg 48-42 but had accrued enough of an advantage from the opening leg at Brandon to see them through on Monday night.

Bees' joint-manager Peter Oakes told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "It was a struggle on the track.

"But I don't really think we were ever in any danger of not going through to the final and that's all that matters."

Edward Kennett and captain Chris Harris top-scored for the visitors with 12 points each.

The Bees will now face Lakeside Hammers in the two-legged final which begins at Purfleet on 9 October. The return fixture at Brandon will not be until a fortnight later.

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