Pools trailed 3-1 with nine minutes remaining after goals from Taylor Charters, Manasse Mampala and Tristan Abrahams cancelled out Matty Daly’s first half strike.
But a fine goal from Luke Molyneux and a penalty from Fela Olomola forced a penalty shoot out which Carlisle won 4-3.
That sees Pools take a point away from the game while The Cumbrians claim two in the group stages.
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That sees Pools take a point away from the game while The Cumbrians claim two in the group stages.
13. Fela Olomola - 6
On for Goodwin 62: Held his nerve to convert from the penalty spot to force penalties. Photo: Mark Fletcher
14. Tom Crawford - n/a
On for Ferguson 79: He came on at 3-1 down and Pools got back into it. Missed a crucial penalty in the shoot out. Photo: Bernadette Malcolmson