It was the moment that settled the Cumbrian derby in Carlisle United's favour.

Daniel Adu-Adjei hit the all-important goal to earn the Blues a 1-0 win over Barrow AFC.

Photographer Ben Holmes captured each stage of the 35th-minute moment that delivered three welcome points to Paul Simpsons side. Scroll down to see how it all unfolded...

Adu-Adjei waits to pounce as Theo Vassell slipsAdu-Adjei waits to pounce as Theo Vassell slips (Image: Ben Holmes)

Adu-Adjei prepares to cruise away from the prone VassellAdu-Adjei prepares to cruise away from the prone Vassell (Image: Ben Holmes)

Adu-Adjei cuts into the Barrow boxAdu-Adjei cuts into the Barrow box (Image: Ben Holmes)

With Charlie Wyke in the middle, Adu-Adjei instead pulls the trigger...With Charlie Wyke in the middle, Adu-Adjei instead pulls the trigger... (Image: Ben Holmes)

Barrow skipper Niall Canavan tries in vain to block the shotBarrow skipper Niall Canavan tries in vain to block the shot (Image: Ben Holmes)

Paul Farman can't keep out Adu-Adjei's finish...Paul Farman can't keep out Adu-Adjei's finish... (Image: Ben Holmes)

...and then it's celebration time...and then it's celebration time (Image: Ben Holmes)

It was the young loan striker's first league goal for the clubIt was the young loan striker's first league goal for the club (Image: Ben Holmes)

Adu-Adjei leaps in delight as Josh Vela and Ben Williams join in the celebrationsAdu-Adjei leaps in delight as Josh Vela and Ben Williams join in the celebrations (Image: Ben Holmes)

Get in there!Get in there! (Image: Ben Holmes)

Jon Mellish, Ben Barclay and Josh Vela get involved in the celebrations with the scorerJon Mellish, Ben Barclay and Josh Vela get involved in the celebrations with the scorer (Image: Ben Holmes)

A hug from big Ben...A hug from big Ben... (Image: Ben Holmes)

...and congratulations from the captain...and congratulations from the captain (Image: Ben Holmes)

The derby matchwinner...keep it up, Dan!The derby matchwinner...keep it up, Dan! (Image: Ben Holmes)