Abbott salutes Cumbrians display

30 November 2010 23:00
Carlisle manager Greg Abbott hailed his side`s performance as "spot on" after they moved a step closer to a second successive Wembley appearance with a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Goals from Francois Zoko, Lubo Michalik and Ben Marshall put the Cumbrians, beaten by Southampton in last season`s final, 3-0 ahead before Darren Purse notched a consolation for the Owls in their Northern Section semi-final encounter. Abbott said: "We were close to our best, we won all our battles and produced some excellent football. The midfield won everything and we were electric up front. "I want to go back to Wembley. We have now won the most home wins in a month in the club's history. We have got over a spell of injuries and we have a decent squad when everyone is fit. "Our attitude and performance were spot on and with the spirit we have in the club at the moment we are moving in the right direction."

Source: PA