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Salisbury 2-1 Cambridge United

Cambridge United suffered another disappointing result as they were beaten 2-1 by Salisbury at Raymond McEnhill Stadium on Saturday.

The Whites came from a goal down to earn a much-needed three points and move seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Blaine Hudson put the visitors ahead before a brace from Matthew Tubbs gave the Whites a valuable victory.

Jai Reason almost gave Martin Ling's troops the lead early-on when he fired just over the bar in the opening moments.

The visitors enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening half-hour and they were rewarded for their efforts just after the half-hour mark when Reason sent a free-kick into the area and Hudson rose to nod the ball home to give his side a 1-0 lead.

The U's should have been two in front going into the interval, but Adam Marriott's effort was blocked by teammate Lee Phillips on the line.

The Whites looked a different side when they came out for the second period and they found themselves back on level terms when Tubbs scored his first of the evening with a thunderbolt from just outside the area after Darrell Clarke played it short to him from a free-kick.

The game seemed to be heading for a stalemate, but with just a minute to play Rory McAuley was adjudged to have brought down Tubbs in the area and the referee awarded a penalty.

Tubss stepped up to knock the spot-kick into the back of the net and give his side a 2-1 lead.

However, the U's were throw a lifeline when they were awarded a penalty of their own as Calum Willock's effort was handled in the area.

But a fine save from Salisbury stopper James Bittner denied Reason from the spot as the Whites held on for the win.

Salisbury Bookings: Flood.

Cambridge Utd Bookings: McAuley, Reason.

Ref: Andrew Bennett (Devon).

Att: 1,245.