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Bristol Rovers vs Carlisle United. Sky Bet League One.

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Bristol Rovers 2

    Carlisle United 3

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      Pirates slain by Carlton

      Saturday 9 August 2008 20:50, UK

      Image: Carlton: Match-winner

      Two goals from Danny Carlton helped Carlisle secure a dramatic 3-2 opening day victory at Bristol Rovers.

      Youngster inspires Cumbrians

      Two goals from young striker Danny Carlton helped Carlisle banish last season's play-off blues with a dramatic 3-2 opening day victory at Bristol Rovers. Rovers struck first when Rickie Lambert netted with a 15th-minute header from Craig Disley's cross, but Carlton equalised three minutes later, deftly nodding home a centre from Marc Bridge-Wilkinson. A sweet left-footed strike from the edge of the box by Bridge-Wilkinson put Carlisle ahead in first-half injury time and Carlton wrapped up the points with a clinical right-footed finish before Andy Williams grabbed a last-gasp consolation. Simon Hackney hit a post for the visitors in the 39th minute with a curling effort from 25 yards, and John Ward's team were well worth the three points.

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