'Nothing better' - Carlisle's Mair hails penalty save

Carlisle United goalkeeper Archie Mair says there is nothing better than saving a penalty after his work went a long way towards dumping Salford City out of the FA Cup. Mair saved Ryan Graydon's spot-kick in the 36th minute of the first round tie at Brunton Park with the game goalless. Shortly afterwards, David Ajiboye grabbed the only goal and the National League side held on to knock out the League Two leaders . And for the 25-year-old Scot, who has been back-up to Adam Desbois in the league, it was a chance to grab the limelight. "It's a great feeling," he told BBC Radio Cumbria. "There's nothing better for a goalkeeper than saving a penalty. It's like scoring a goal for us. FA Cup round-up: Upsets, disrespect, and a goal in record time When is the FA Cup second round draw? "In the moment, you can't really enjoy it too much, but after the game it's a lovely feeling and I was delighted with it." The victory was Carlisle's fifth in a row and stretched their unbeaten run to eight games as their season gathers momentum. Mair came in for his first match since the opening day in August when Desbois arrived at the club to replace him, and he was thrilled to contribute. "It's tough as, especially at the start of the season, I was hoping to play," he said. "Obviously it's not gone that way but I've just kept my head down and tried to train well and be good around the group and perform when I get the chance, and thankfully I've managed to do that." Carlisle enter tonight's second round draw seeking a place alongside Premier League and Championship clubs in the next round for the first time in seven years. "Whoever we get, we'll fancy our chances on the day to get into round three," added Mair. "We'll see who we get and we'll be ready to go regardless."