Steel Carlisle returned after 9 years in League One!

Suffered… Luton and returned to League One Carlisle! Paul Simpson’s side after a terrible final at Wembley against tough Stockport managed to win on penalties with 5-4 (1-1 tie and overtime) and to return to the third tier of English football after 2014!

Carlisle’s first big chance of the final belonged to Garner with a powerful header following a free-kick and Hancliffe making an impressive clearance in the corner to keep 0-0.

Wembley was set on fire by Carlisle fans when at 34′ Gordon charged in from the right and turned the ball, which landed at his feet Hussey tricked Hancliffe and ended up in the net for 1-0 that remained until the end of the first half.

In the second half the Stockport took steps up the field and in the 57th minute came within a breath of an equaliser, when Wright threw himself on the back of the defense after taking a free-kick, but his header went just wide.

David Salinor’s players intensified their pressure in the 84th minute after a period of time in the Carlisle defense. Omar Patrick he squared perfectly with a dribble shot to equalise 1-1 leading the match into overtime.

In the extra half hour the two teams saved their points with 1-1 remaining until the end and the qualification being judged in the penalty shootout.

There Riddell was beaten in the second run by Holley, Carlisle’s players were on target in the following runs to give their side a thrilling promotion.

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