Harvey Macadam’s well-taken brace, the second of which arrived in the final minute, sentenced Boston United to an unfortunate defeat on Saturday evening.
The Pilgrims went toe-to-toe with promotion favourites Carlisle United and despite falling behind to Macadam in the 54th minute, equalised two minutes later through Lenell John-Lewis.
The home side were good value for at least a point – but Macadam stroked home his second of the game in the 90th minute to leave the Pilgrims licking their wounds.
Boston (4-2-3-1): Rhys Lovett; Marcel Lavinier (Tommy Fogarty 90), Oisin Gallagher, Connor Teale, Matty Carson; Jordan Richards, Greg Sloggett; Ken Aboh (Liam Waldock 81), Frankie Maguire, Dylan Hill; Lenell John-Lewis (Jordy Hiwula 81). Subs (not used): Ben Grist, Michael Kelly, Killian Barrett (gk).
Carlisle (4-2-3-1): Gabe Breeze; Josh Williams, Morgan Feeney, Aaron Hayden, Cameron Harper; Alex Gilliead, Harvey Macadam; Junior Luamba (Archie Davies 76), Chris Conn-Clarke (Stephen Wearne 76), Regan Linney (Luke Armstrong 90); Georgie Kelly. Subs (not used): Callum Whelan, Jack Ellis, Josh Grant, Harry Lewis (gk).
Referee: Sam Mulhall.
Attendance: 2,090 (491 visitors).
PIC: Russell Dossett.
