Harambee Stars forward Micah Obiero came to Carlisle United’s rescue on Tuesday night, scoring his first goal since returning to the club as the Blues fought back to draw 1-1 with Forest Green Rovers in the National League.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsObiero marked the first start of his second spell at Carlisle with a composed finish in the 28th minute, cancelling out Kyle Kelly’s early opener and earning his side a share of the spoils at Brunton Park.The Kenyan forward, who returned to Carlisle during the summer from Wealdstone FC, has made an encouraging start to his second stint with the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##He came off the bench for 25 minutes in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Southend United before manager Chris Beech handed him his first start.Carlisle nearly took an early lead when Teddy Jenks curled an effort narrowly wide, but Forest Green struck first in the eighth minute.Kelly got ahead of the Carlisle defense to flick Jayden Clarke’s corner beyond goalkeeper Adam Desbois expertly and put the visitors in front.History as Kenya lands World Athletics Championships hosting rightsThe Blues responded strongly and were rewarded midway through the first half.Jenks pressed the Forest Green defense into making a mistake before driving towards the goal.The ball eventually fell kindly for Obiero, who made no mistake from inside the box to restore parity.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##Both sides had opportunities to take control of the contest before the interval, but neither could add to the score.The second half remained an open affair as Carlisle searched for a winner.Ryan Galvin’s dangerous run down the left created an opening for Kelly, whose effort took a deflection and went over the bar.President Ruto defends Sports Fund securitisation amid Ksh100 billion repayment concernsForest Green also threatened, while Carlisle continued to push late on; Miguel Azeez released Regan Linney into the box, but the forward's effort rolled agonisingly wide.The hosts came closest to snatching all three points in the closing stages when Craig Ross produced an excellent save before Junior Luamba struck the crossbar.Obiero was withdrawn in the 70th minute after another lively display, having now featured in two matches since returning to Carlisle.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962410##His bright start comes as his younger brother, Zech Obiero, endures an unfortunate start to life at Gillingham, where he suffered an injury on his debut.
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