Barnet FC Suffer Pre-Season Friendly Defeat
Oxford United secured a late victory over Barnet FC at The Hive stadium in a pre-season encounter.
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Barnet FC sustained a pre-season friendly defeat at home to Oxford United on Saturday. The match, played at The Hive stadium, saw the visitors secure a late win thanks to a goal from Gatlin O’Donkor. Adam Senior had previously scored Barnet's equalizing goal during the second half.
Match Summary
Oxford United took an early lead in the fixture, with Stanley Mills finding the net within the opening minutes. Barnet's goalkeeper, Taye Ashby-Hammond, made several saves throughout the game to keep the scoreline from widening. The home side equalised in the 53rd minute when Adam Senior converted a pass from Osisin Gallagher. However, with only three minutes remaining, Gatlin O’Donkor scored the winning goal for Oxford United, as reported by the Barnet Post.
Barnet held 1-1 by Oldham after stoppage‑time equaliser
Mike Fondop scored for Oldham in the final minutes as 2,632 fans watched at The Hive, leaving Barnet still second in the league
Despite the loss, the performance was described as positive against a League One opponent. Barnet FC's next scheduled fixture is an away match against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8th August.
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+Who scored the winning goal in the match?
Gatlin O’Donkor scored the winning goal for Oxford United in the 87th minute. This late strike secured a 2-1 victory for Oxford United against Barnet FC in the pre-season friendly.
+When is Barnet FC's next match?
Barnet FC's next competitive fixture is an away match against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, 8th August. This will be their first competitive game of the season after the pre-season defeat.
+How did Barnet FC perform despite the loss?
Despite the loss, Barnet FC's performance was described as positive against a League One opponent. Their goalkeeper, Taye Ashby-Hammond, made several key saves to keep the scoreline close throughout the match.
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