Eastleigh beat Carlisle United 2-1 in a match that shifted dramatically during a frantic final quarter. For much of the afternoon, Carlisle looked the more composed side, and Georgie Kelly gave them a deserved lead on 54 minutes with a finish that rewarded their patience in possession.
The game turned in a chaotic five-minute spell between the 68th and 74th minute. Kieron Evans drew Eastleigh level in the 68th minute, and the home side suddenly found purpose they had struggled to locate earlier. Bevis Mugabi put Eastleigh ahead on 72 minutes, and Hugh Parker added a third goal for the hosts just one minute later. Aaron Blair pulled one back for Carlisle at 74 minutes, tightening the scoreline and setting up a tense closing stage.
Stephen Wearne had been a persistent presence on the right side throughout the second half, and he scored himself on 83 minutes to restore a two-goal cushion for Eastleigh. Cameron Harper added a fifth goal on 87 minutes before Temi Eweka converted in stoppage time to complete a 2-1 scoreline that, on reflection, rather flatters the visitors.
Carlisle will feel the game was there for them at the hour mark. Once Eastleigh found their rhythm, the hosts were difficult to contain, and the quality of their finishing in those middle stages ultimately settled the contest before Carlisle could mount a meaningful response.
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