Wise words: We've got to kick on

Carlisle manager John Ward reflected on a game of two halves after seeing his side end Leeds United's 13 game unbeaten start to the season. 'The first period was tough for us. Leeds are a very good team and at half time I would have been happy with a draw' he said. 'They looked like an unbeaten side and we could not match them. We kept getting caught in possession and they were quicker and brighter.'

'We showed more devil and determination in the 50-50's in the second half. We showed more nastiness in terms of getting into them and doing to them what they did to us in the first half.'

Leeds boss Dennis Wise lamented two vital lapses in concentration at set-pieces. 'We played very well and deserved to pick up more goals but Carlisle came out fighting after the break and their first goal was a wonderful strike. We had a few chances where we could have killed the game off. We got caught out on two corners which is disappointing and something we don't expect.'

'Carlisle showed lots of energy. They took a big gamble in the second half and went for it. Everything seemed to fall for them and it was their day.'

Despite the disappointment Wise was quick to pay tribute to his sides excellent record. 'We have gone 13 games without defeat. You hope that sort of run will go on forever and it's been a fantastic achievement by the players. Now we've got to kick on and begin another run.'