Alain Harper and fans on the GH Away Travel coach did the player ratings for the game at Brunton Park.
They said: “Not a great start to the season but not creating anything up front is worrying despite having four forwards on in the second half.
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“We gave the ball away so many times and the midfield work rate was sadly lacking at times. The team must improve going forward.”
Here’s how Alain and the travelling Reds supporters rated the players’ performances in Carlisle.
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5. Tobi Omole - 5
A rabbit in the headlights. He will improve playing senior football in League Two Photo: Courtesy of Crawley Town FC
6. Travis Johnson - 5
Defended well but failed to get the ball forward enough Photo: Courtesy of Crawley Town FC
7. Jack Powell - 4
Poor performance. Slow on the ball, didn't get the team playing, some wayward passing and was subbed at half-time Photo: Steve Bardens/Getty Images
8. James Balagizi - 6
Tried to get the team going forward on his senior debut. He will settle and turn into a good player Photo: Derek Martin Photography and Art