Aldershot Town beat Carlisle United 2-1 in a contest that shifted sharply in the second half, with the hosts eventually securing victory through a goal from Kwame Thomas and a late strike from Jack Ellis.
Carlisle had shown intent in the opening period. M. Feeney put the visitors ahead on 31 minutes, and Oliver Scott's booking just before the interval suggested the hosts were feeling the pressure. Harvey Macadam was also cautioned seconds before the break, leaving both sides to regroup with the game finely balanced.
Carlisle's lead lasted only four minutes into the second half. Regan Linney was replaced at the interval, a signal that Aldershot's management wanted more from their attack, and L. Armstrong soon entered the action. By the 58th minute, Hayden Atkinson had been booked, and three minutes later Thomas levelled for Aldershot as the home side gained momentum.
Callum Stewart's booking on 61 minutes and David Ajiboye's caution at 73, the same minute Ellis put Aldershot in front, reflected a fractious period as Carlisle pressed to respond. Tyler Frost and Gabriel Breeze came on at 76 minutes to add fresh legs for the visitors.
Georgie Kelly and Hugh Parker were introduced with five minutes remaining as Carlisle made a final push. Ryheem Sheckleford's booking on 88 minutes and W. Nightingale's late caution underlined the tension, but Aldershot held firm to take all three points.
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