Tamworth, England, ENG — Oliver Lynch delivered a match-winning brace to hand Tamworth a comeback victory over Carlisle United at The Lamb Ground in the English National League.
Carlisle United took the lead when Stephen Wearne found the net in the 52nd minute, putting the visitors in front and threatening to take the points away from Tamworth. The lead lasted just twelve minutes, however, as Lynch leveled for the hosts in the 64th minute to restore parity and shift the momentum firmly in Tamworth's favor.
Lynch was not finished. The Tamworth forward completed his double in the 76th minute, converting to put his side ahead for the first time in the contest and ultimately securing the win. From the moment Lynch equalized, Carlisle United were unable to respond, and Tamworth held on to claim all three points.
GOALS:- 52' Stephen Wearne - Carlisle United- 64' Oliver Lynch - Tamworth- 76' Oliver Lynch - Tamworth
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Tamworth: Oliver Lynch - 2 goals, turned the match with a decisive second-half brace- Carlisle United: Stephen Wearne - opened the scoring to give Carlisle the lead
KEY STAT: Lynch scored both of Tamworth's goals within a 12-minute window between the 64th and 76th minutes, erasing Carlisle's lead and securing the win entirely within that spell.