Stars Abroad: Obiero strikes as Carlisle extend unbeaten run to seven games

Harambee Stars forward Micah Obiero came off the bench to score Carlisle United's third goal on Saturday as they beat Altrincham 4-2 at the J. Davidson Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe win extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to seven matches and secured a fourth consecutive away victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077500##Obiero, who was making his eighth league appearance since joining the club, was introduced in the 83rd minute, replacing Leonard Duru.The Kenyan striker needed just five minutes to make his mark, finding the back of the net in the 88th minute to restore Carlisle's lead after the hosts had fought back to level the score.Goals from Callum Whelan, Callum Camps, Obiero, and Jonah Lowes secured the victory for the visitors, while Lucas Weaver scored both of Altrincham's goals.Government on how Kenya stands to benefit from Bayern Munich vs Ajax friendlyCarlisle head coach Rob Elliot made three changes to his starting lineup, bringing in Teddy Jenks, Camps, and Regan Linney, while Obiero remained among the substitutes for the third consecutive game.The hosts took an early lead in the sixth minute after Weaver dispossessed Brad Nicholson in Carlisle's half before finding the bottom corner.Carlisle responded through Whelan, who restored parity just before half-time, finishing into the bottom corner after Linney's flick-on found Ajiboye, who then picked out the advancing midfielder.Carlisle took the lead for the first time in the 61st minute when a stunning volley from the edge of the box found the far corner.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Migori Youth adapted to lock out high flying ShabanaHowever, Weaver brought Altrincham back on level terms in the 76th minute, firing past Adam Desbois with a powerful angled effort from inside the box.Obiero then proved decisive in the closing stages. Latching onto Nicholson's long ball in the 88th minute, the Kenyan drove into the penalty area before calmly slotting home to put Carlisle back in front.Lowes sealed the victory in added time, turning Ryan Galvin's cutback past Harry Isted to score his first senior goal for Carlisle United.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077478##The result extends Carlisle's unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions, including six consecutive league fixtures.The run began in September with a 2-0 away victory over AFC Fylde.Obiero has contributed four goals during the impressive spell, while Carlisle have climbed to eighth in the league standings with 26 points, just two points outside the play-off places.

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