Crawley Town 2, Carlisle United 1 player ratings: Debutant Lynch stars in dramatic Reds win
Nick Tsaroulla's stunning injury-time volley sealed a 2-1 home win for Crawley Town against Carlisle United in League Two this (Saturday) afternoon.
By Coren Blackburn
Published 11th Sep 2021, 17:45 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2021, 18:06 BST
Tom Nichols marked his competitive return to The People's Pension Stadium with a 32nd minute goal to give the Reds a half-time lead.
Jon Mellish levelled with seven minutes of normal time remaining before Tsaroulla thumped the ball home to seal the three points for Crawley.
The victory lifts John Yems' side up to 19th in League Two.
Here are Coren Blackburn's player ratings for the day.
The victory lifts John Yems' side up to 19th in League Two.
9. Will Ferry - 6
Linked up with Tsaroulla really well down the left side, and his dangerous corner kick was finished by Tom Nichols. Was less effective in the second-half and was replaced by Tyler Frost on the 60th minute. Photo: Steve Robards
10. Sam Ashford - 6
Fought for the ball and drew some fouls in useful areas but was never presented with a clear-cut chance to score, replaced by Ashley Nadesan in the 65th minute. Photo: Jamie Evans/UK Sports Images Ltd
11. Tom Nichols - 8
Gave Crawley the lead with a very well-taken opener, the first goal as the Reds’ new number nine. Held the ball up well and provided Crawley with a way out when the Cumbrians got on top in the second-half. Replaced by Kwesi Appiah in the 71st minute.
12. Tyler Frost - 6
Came on for Will Ferry in the 60th minute with Carlisle on top and breathed new life into Crawley. Struggled to impact the game himself but helped the Reds find their second-wind for the winner Photo: Steve Robards
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