Crawley Town 2-1 Carlisle United RECAP: Late drama as Nick Tsaroulla scores stunning injury-time volley to seal three points
Reds boss John Yems has made two changes from the side which lost 1-0 at Bristol Rovers, with Lynch and Tom Dallison, who is returning from injury, replacing the unavailable Tony Craig and Archie Davies. George Francomb, who started at centre-half last week, has been moved back to his favoured right-back position.
Crawley, who are without a win in the last three games, will be looking to bounce back with an important three points to move them away from the relegation zone.
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Crawley Town 2-1 Carlisle United RECAP: Late drama as Nick Tsaroulla scores stunning injury-time volley to seal three points
Key Events
- Debutant Joel Lynch starts for Crawley in defence and Tom Dallison returns from injury
- Reds looking to bounce back from a run of three games without a win
(47) Carlisle go close to levelling the scoring right at the start of the half. It was a curling strike from captain Callum Guy, which went whiskers wide of the post. It had Morris worried.
George Francomb had given the ball away cheaply in the build-up.
Half-time: Crawley 1-0 Carlisle
The Reds have the lead at the break thanks to Tom Nichols’ strike. It’s his first goal in six months!
(35) Lynch gets a yellow card after a foul on Carlisle’s Alessandra.
Despite the booking, the experienced defender has looked assured on his debut. He has won all his headers, played some brilliant long passes and has brought much-needed leadership.
GOAL! Crawley 1-0 Carlisle - Tom Nichols (32)
This game desperately needed a goal and Crawley have the breakthrough!
It’s that man Tom Nichols who gets is, firing in a low volley after Will Ferry’s wicked corner.
‘Super Tom’ chants ring out from the home support.
(30) Danger for Crawley as Carlisle drive forward at pace. The ball eventually rolls out for goal-kick after some good defensive work.
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