Chris Lines scored in injury time as Bristol Rovers twice came from behind to seal a dramatic win over Carlisle.
Ian Harte gave Carlisle the lead when he volleyed in Graham Kavanagh's corner but Jo Kuffour fired home a 34th-minute equaliser from close range.
Richard Keogh's header from Matthew Robson's cross restored the visitors' lead, but Jeff Hughes equalised late on with a measured left-footed chip.
And in injury time Lines bundled home the winner from a corner.
Bristol Rovers manager Paul Trollope told BBC Radio Bristol:
"It could be a turning point in the season.
"Obviously being on the bad run we've been on we knew we had to turn things round and it might take a bit of luck or a last gasp winner.
"I have to give credit to the fans because they really got behind us and made the difference."
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Saturday, 14 November 2009
League One
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Time
Bristol Rovers
3-2
Carlisle
FT
(HT 1-1)
Kuffour 35
Hughes 82
Lines 90+4
Harte 21
Keogh 72
Bristol Rovers
27 Andersen
02 Regan yellow card
05 Coles
15 Anthony
04 Lines
07 Campbell
11 Hughes
16 Blizzard (Reece 76)
23 Swallow (Williams 68 yellow card)
09 Dickson (Duffy 63)
17 Kuffour
Substitutes
51 Evans,
06 Elliott,
20 Reece,
21 Clough,
08 Williams,
10 Duffy,
18 Hunt
Carlisle
40 Pidgeley
03 Horwood
05 Livesey
14 Harte
21 Keogh
07 Anyinsah (Hurst 87)
08 Kavanagh
10 Robson
12 Taiwo yellow card
25 Clayton
16 Pericard (Dobie 75)
Substitutes
01 Collin,
06 Murphy,
23 Kane,
04 Bridge-Wilkinson,
24 Hurst,
09 Dobie,
17 Offiong
Ref: HegleyAtt: 5,862
BRISTOL ROVERS
CARLISLE
Possession
Bristol Rovers43%
Carlisle57%
Attempts on target
Bristol Rovers10
Carlisle6
Attempts off target
Bristol Rovers6
Carlisle5
Corners
Bristol Rovers10
Carlisle4
Fouls
Bristol Rovers15
Carlisle12
Final Result
Full Time
90:00+4:12 The referee ends the match.
90:00+3:06 Stuart Campbell provided the assist for the goal.
90:00+3:06 GOAL - Chris Lines:Bristol Rovers 3 - 2 Carlisle Chris Lines finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the six-yard box. Bristol Rovers 3-2 Carlisle.
90:00+2:48 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Stuart Campbell played to the near post,
90:00+2:42 Andrew Williams produces a cross, blocked by Tom Taiwo.
90:00+1:47 Unfair challenge on Chris Lines by Adam Clayton results in a free kick. Mikkel Andersen takes the free kick.
90:00+1:14 The ball is crossed by Charles Reece, clearance made by Tom Taiwo.
90:00+0:36 Leonard Pidgeley takes the direct free kick.
90:00+0:36 Booking Andrew Williams receives a yellow card.
90:00+0:26 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Tom Taiwo by Andrew Williams.
89:55 Richard Keogh concedes a free kick for a foul on Andrew Williams. Jeff Hughes crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing.
86:54 The ball is sent over by Ian Harte, Header from close range by Kevan Hurst misses to the right of the goal.
86:03 Substitution Joe Anyinsah leaves the field to be replaced by Kevan Hurst.
85:39 Darryl Duffy produces a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area and misses left.
84:42 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Dobie by Danny Coles. Free kick crossed by Graham Kavanagh, clearance made by Danny Coles.
83:07 Matthew Robson produces a cross, clearance by Byron Anthony.
81:57 Assist on the goal came from Chris Lines.
81:57 GOAL - Jeff Hughes:Bristol Rovers 2 - 2 Carlisle Goal scored by Jeff Hughes from outside the box to the top right corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 2-2 Carlisle.
80:12 Charles Reece concedes a free kick for a foul on Evan Horwood. Free kick taken by Leonard Pidgeley.
79:06 Graham Kavanagh produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the net.
76:02 Unfair challenge on Chris Lines by Adam Clayton results in a free kick. Strike comes in from Chris Lines from the free kick, save by Leonard Pidgeley.
75:23 Substitution Dominic Blizzard goes off and Charles Reece comes on.
75:07 The assistant referee flags for offside against Scott Dobie. Byron Anthony takes the free kick.
74:02 Substitution Scott Dobie on for Vincent Pericard.
73:40 Carl Regan has an effort at goal from outside the box which goes wide right of the target.
73:12 The ball is swung over by Jeff Hughes.
72:34 Stuart Campbell takes the outswinging corner, Danny Coles takes a shot. Evan Horwood gets a block in.
71:21 Assist by Matthew Robson.
71:21 GOAL - Richard Keogh:Bristol Rovers 1 - 2 Carlisle Richard Keogh finds the net with a headed goal from close range. Bristol Rovers 1-2 Carlisle.
71:16 The ball is swung over by Matthew Robson,
70:33 Stuart Campbell challenges Joe Anyinsah unfairly and gives away a free kick. Graham Kavanagh crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right channel, Carl Regan makes a clearance.
70:12 Free kick awarded for a foul by Stuart Campbell on Tom Taiwo. Vincent Pericard takes the direct free kick.
69:50 A cross is delivered by Jo Kuffour, Danny Livesey makes a clearance.
67:14 Mikkel Andersen takes the indirect free kick.
67:14 Substitution Andrew Williams comes on in place of Ben Swallow.
67:14 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Byron Anthony by Vincent Pericard.
67:04 The ball is delivered by Evan Horwood, clearance made by Danny Coles.
66:09 Pass corner from left by-line crossed in by Graham Kavanagh, clearance by Chris Lines.
65:27 Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Graham Kavanagh from the left by-line, clearance made by Danny Coles.
63:23 Jeff Hughes concedes a free kick for a foul on Vincent Pericard. Free kick crossed left-footed by Ian Harte, save by Mikkel Andersen.
62:30 Substitution Chris Dickson leaves the field to be replaced by Darryl Duffy.
60:46 Vincent Pericard is caught offside. Mikkel Andersen restarts play with the free kick.
60:31 Matthew Robson delivers the ball, clearance made by Danny Coles.
57:50 Corner taken right-footed by Stuart Campbell from the right by-line, save made by Leonard Pidgeley.
56:24 Outswinging corner taken by Ben Swallow from the left by-line played to the near post, Dominic Blizzard takes a shot. Danny Livesey gets a block in.
56:16 The ball is swung over by Ben Swallow, blocked by Richard Keogh.
55:26 Shot by Chris Dickson from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.
54:24 Shot from outside the area by Graham Kavanagh misses to the left of the target.
53:56 Free kick awarded for a foul by Stuart Campbell on Adam Clayton. Leonard Pidgeley takes the direct free kick.
53:33 Richard Keogh crosses the ball, clearance by Carl Regan.
52:32 Stuart Campbell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Adam Clayton. Ian Harte takes the direct free kick.
51:32 Unfair challenge on Stuart Campbell by Ian Harte results in a free kick. Stuart Campbell crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right by-line, Chris Dickson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ian Harte. Direct free kick taken by Leonard Pidgeley.
50:27 A cross is delivered by Jeff Hughes, Effort on goal by Chris Dickson from just outside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.
48:42 Richard Keogh concedes a free kick for a foul on Jeff Hughes. Mikkel Andersen restarts play with the free kick.
48:19 Graham Kavanagh takes a shot. Byron Anthony gets a block in.
47:28 The offside flag is raised against Vincent Pericard. Mikkel Andersen takes the indirect free kick.
46:26 The ball is swung over by Ben Swallow, Danny Livesey manages to make a clearance.
46:11 The ball is crossed by Jeff Hughes, clearance by Danny Livesey.
45:34 The ball is sent over by Chris Dickson, clearance by Tom Taiwo.
45:01 The second half begins.
Half Time
45:00+3:26 The whistle is blown to end the first half.
45:00+1:58 Free kick awarded for a foul by Byron Anthony on Graham Kavanagh. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Ian Harte.
45:00+0:33 Matthew Robson crosses the ball, clearance by Byron Anthony.
45:00+0:05 Centre by Carl Regan, clearance made by Danny Livesey.
44:46 The ball is crossed by Jeff Hughes, Tom Taiwo manages to make a clearance.
44:07 Corner taken by Stuart Campbell, Danny Coles takes a shot. Save made by Leonard Pidgeley.
44:00 Jo Kuffour crosses the ball, blocked by Ian Harte.
42:31 Vincent Pericard has an effort at goal from just outside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.
41:42 Outswinging corner taken by Ben Swallow from the left by-line, clearance made by Matthew Robson.
41:30 Dominic Blizzard takes a shot. Blocked by Danny Livesey.
40:17 The ball is delivered by Ben Swallow, clearance by Graham Kavanagh.
39:41 Corner from the right by-line taken by Stuart Campbell, clearance made by Ian Harte.
39:37 Jeff Hughes sends in a cross, clearance made by Evan Horwood.
36:26 Chris Dickson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Leonard Pidgeley.
34:51 Ben Swallow delivers the ball.
34:10 GOAL - Jo Kuffour:Bristol Rovers 1 - 1 Carlisle Jo Kuffour gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the penalty area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 1-1 Carlisle.
33:51 Free kick awarded for a foul by Matthew Robson on Carl Regan. Carl Regan restarts play with the free kick.
33:19 Tom Taiwo challenges Dominic Blizzard unfairly and gives away a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Stuart Campbell from the free kick.
30:09 Vincent Pericard delivers the ball, clearance made by Danny Coles.
27:49 Free kick taken by Leonard Pidgeley.
27:49 Booking Booking for Carl Regan.
27:44 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Matthew Robson by Carl Regan.
24:24 Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Ben Swallow from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by Danny Livesey. Corner from the right by-line taken by Stuart Campbell, Vincent Pericard makes a clearance.
24:18 The ball is delivered by Ben Swallow, blocked by Richard Keogh.
21:49 Byron Anthony takes the free kick.
21:49 Booking Tom Taiwo is cautioned by the ref for unsporting behaviour.
21:36 Foul by Tom Taiwo on Stuart Campbell, free kick awarded.
20:33 Assist on the goal came from Graham Kavanagh.
20:33 GOAL - Ian Harte:Bristol Rovers 0 - 1 Carlisle Ian Harte fires in a goal from close range to the top left corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 0-1 Carlisle.
19:53 Inswinging corner taken by Graham Kavanagh from the left by-line played to the near post,
18:48 Corner taken by Byron Anthony from the right by-line to the near post, Effort from inside the area by Chris Lines misses to the right of the goal.
18:37 A cross is delivered by Ben Swallow, Evan Horwood makes a clearance.
18:15 Dominic Blizzard takes a shot. Evan Horwood gets a block in.
16:45 Matthew Robson is ruled offside. Mikkel Andersen takes the free kick.
16:20 Graham Kavanagh takes a shot. Danny Coles gets a block in.
14:56 Unfair challenge on Vincent Pericard by Byron Anthony results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Ian Harte from left wing.
14:45 The ball is sent over by Chris Dickson, clearance by Danny Livesey.
14:02 Chris Lines fouled by Graham Kavanagh, the ref awards a free kick. Mikkel Andersen takes the free kick.
13:32 Stuart Campbell concedes a free kick for a foul on Tom Taiwo. Direct free kick taken by Leonard Pidgeley.
12:27 Vincent Pericard takes a shot. Mikkel Andersen makes a save.
11:43 Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Matthew Robson played to the near post, clearance made by Byron Anthony.
11:19 Vincent Pericard takes a shot. Save by Mikkel Andersen.
11:12 Matthew Robson produces a cross, clearance made by Ben Swallow.
9:38 Matthew Robson sends in a cross, clearance by Byron Anthony.
7:05 Richard Keogh produces a cross.
6:58 The ball is sent over by Joe Anyinsah, clearance made by Carl Regan.
6:12 Unfair challenge on Stuart Campbell by Matthew Robson results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Mikkel Andersen.
5:32 Centre by Richard Keogh, clearance made by Stuart Campbell.
3:20 Tom Taiwo fouled by Stuart Campbell, the ref awards a free kick. Ian Harte crosses the ball in from the free kick, clearance by Jeff Hughes.
2:16 Richard Keogh fouled by Chris Dickson, the ref awards a free kick. Leonard Pidgeley takes the free kick.
1:34 Adam Clayton challenges Jo Kuffour unfairly and gives away a free kick. The ball is delivered by Stuart Campbell, Chris Dickson takes a shot. Leonard Pidgeley makes a comfortable save.
0:00 The referee gets the match started.
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