Match Report by Joel Longworth | Photo by Josh Hibbbert

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Starting XI: C.Hawkins, T.Sobowale, M.Poscha, J.Amado, J.Stobbs, J.Spencer, J.Rodwell-Grant, B.Holmes, B.Darby, J.Richards, L.Griffiths

Goals from Alex Curran, Trialist and Joel Amado saw the game end in a draw.

The Nash started the game poorly with Carlisle going in front within 5 minutes through David Ajiboye. Curzon had their first chance of the game on the 10 minute mark as Sobowale released Stobbs down the left hand side with his shot going for a corner. Midway through the first half, Luke Griffiths had a freekick just outside of the box with his effort going just wide of the post.

The 32nd minute arrived with Joel Amado bringing The Nash level. Jack Stobbs’ corner from the left hand side was headed in by Amado at the back post. Just before half time, The Nash had three great opportunities to go in front as Joe Rodwell-Grant’s shot from outside of the box went just wide, Captain Jimmy Spencer turned and shot inside the area with his shot being saved by Harry Lewis and Joe Rodwell-Grant was involved again with his shot going just wide of the post.

The Nash went into the half time break level, totally dominating the game against National League opposition.

HT 1-1

With nothing to report during the opening 15 minutes of the second half, Carlisle went back in front as the game approached the hour mark, through Cedwyn Scott. 2 minutes later The Nash were level through Trialist. Joe Rodwell-Grant won the ball back off Hayden Atkinson as he played the ball across to Trialist who curled his shot into the bottom right corner. Into the 71st minute, Curzon had a penalty with Alex Curran stepping up and converting to put The Nash in front. However, 2 minutes later Carlisle went down the other end and equalised through Archie Davies.

The thrilling game ended all square with The Nash maintaining their unbeaten pre-season.

FT 3-3

Up next for The Nash is the final pre-season game at The Tameside Stadium against Halifax Town on Saturday.