Two first-half goals were enough to give Ipswich a 2-1 victory over Coventry in Roy Keane's first home match in charge at Portman Road.

Winger Giovani dos Santos broke the deadlock on 24 minutes and striker Pablo Counago doubled the advantage two minutes later in the Coca-Cola Championship clash.

Coventry netted a late consolation through Clinton Morrison but could not prevent Keane making it two wins out of two since his since his appointment.

Giovani, who is on-loan from Tottenham, found the net soon after when he cut inside from the right flank and curled home from 20 yards out. The ball took a slight deflection off visitors' full-back Ben Turner.

The home side doubled their advantage in the 26th minute, with Counago calmly slotting home after a Stead shot had been blocked.

Despite conceding twice in quick succession, Coventry remained dangerous on the break and captain Morrison pulled a goal back in the 79th minute with a poacher's effort, turning in a knock-down from central defender Elliott Ward after a Freddy Eastwood corner.