Stephen McLaughlin is all smiles after scoring the only goal of the game.Stephen McLaughlin is all smiles after scoring the only goal of the game.
Stephen McLaughlin is all smiles after scoring the only goal of the game.

MATCH GALLERY: The best of the action as Mansfield Town pip Carlisle United

Battling strugglers Carlisle United made a fast-tiring Mansfield Town work hard for their 1-0 home win last night as Storm Barra swept across the country.

In the end, Stephen McLaughlin’s sixth minute header proved enough, though Stags had a late let-off when Jordan Gibson hit the bar in stoppage time. Here is the best of the action captured by Chris Holloway. For the full match report click HERE. For Nigel Clough’s views on it maybe being the best three points of the season click HERE. To read Carlisle boss Keith Millen’s thoughts that they deserved something click HERE and to read midfielder George Lapslie’s views on why Stags were right not to wildly chase a second goal click HERE.