Aldershot Town were beaten 3-1 by Carlisle United at the EBB Stadium on Saturday. The result extends the Shots' poor run to two consecutive defeats and sees them remain 10th in the National League with 18 points from 12 games.
David Ajiboye scored twice for the visitors in the first half, netting in the 12th and 28th minutes. Miguel Azeez provided the low cross for the opener, while Josh Williams assisted the second. Carlisle's third came deep into added time through substitute Micah Obiero, who had just returned from international duty with Kenya.
Dominic Odusanya pulled a goal back for Aldershot Town in the 89th minute, but it proved only a consolation. Head Coach Rob Elliot made one change to his Carlisle side from their midweek win, with Ajiboye replacing Georgie Kelly. Nick Hayes started in goal for Aldershot Town, captained by Oshilaja.
Key moments and performances
The match saw four yellow cards, with Aldershot Town's Osholaja and Stickland and Carlisle's Ellis and Nicholson all cautioned. The Shots made several changes during the game, including bringing on Abrahams for Dinanga in the 64th minute.
This loss follows a 2-1 defeat at AFC Hornchurch last weekend, making it a tough period for the club. Their recent form now reads two losses, a win, a draw and another loss from the last five outings. They face a quick turnaround, with an away trip to sixth-placed Altrincham next on Saturday, October 10th.
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Carlisle United fans praised their team's performance after Saturday's 3-1 win at Aldershot Town. One supporter said, "A solid win. Long time since we have seen passing as good as ours in the first half," according to fan Mike Ewins. The result leaves Aldershot Town 10th in the National League with 18 points from 12 games.
Carlisle United manager Rob Elliot said the 3-1 win at Aldershot Town gave his side "a platform to build on". Their recent form is now one win, one draw and three losses from their last five outings.
Aldershot Town manager Scott Davies said his side made Carlisle look strong in their 3-1 defeat on October 3. "Some of the decision making, execution, passes, sloppiness and mistakes, when you do that against a good side they're going to punish you," Davies said. He admitted the team had eight or nine players below par. Davies also confirmed Brody Peart went off injured and that the club has five players out, forcing careful squad management for the trip to Altrincham on October 10.
