COVENTRY United’s historic run in the FA Vase came to an end at the quarter-final stage following a 3-0 defeat at AFC Stoneham.
A brace from Mat Bainbridge either side of Oliver Jenkins’ goal brought an end to United’s run in the competition at Stoneham Lane.
United’s quest for a place in the semi-finals was made all the more difficult following Charlie Faulkner’s red card just before the half-hour mark with the visitors already a goal behind.
Coventry had never previously gone beyond the fourth round stage of the competition but entertained greatly en route to the last eight.
However, Wessex Football League Premier Division leaders Stoneham proved a step too far for Terry Anderson’s side.
United went close early on as Cameron Dunn saw his dipping effort tipped over the bar by Stoneham goalkeeper Callum Lee.
At the other end, Coventry goalkeeper Dan Moore made a vital stop to deny Tyrrell Sampson when one-on-one in the box.
The home side broke the deadlock on 21 minutes when Bainbridge ran onto Duarte Martins’ chest down and lashed a shot into the roof of the net from 15-yards out.
And Coventry then had Faulkner sent off six minutes later after the referee deemed the striker to make a reckless challenge on Stoneham keeper Lee.
Stoneham made the most of the man advantage on 38 minutes when Jenkins finished at the second attempt from close range after Moore made a fine initial stop.
Moore kept Coventry in the tie after the break as he dove to his left to push Martins’ effort to safety following a set-piece.
The shot-stopper denied Martins again later in the half after the latter burst into the box following a ball in-behind the Coventry defence.
However, Stoneham sealed their place in the last four on 74 minutes when Moore failed to gather Lewis Nagle’s from the right and Bainbridge pounced to score his second of the game.
United still threatened the away goal with Lee equal to a couple of efforts but United could not find a consolation as the club’s FA Vase adventure came to an end.
