**The Bees were able to hang on until the very end as they took all three points at the J Davidson Stadium, beating Altrincham 1-0 in the Vanarama National League.**
As the game was underway the tension was already flying in the air, with a large crowed turning up to bring the noise, you could tell this was going to be an interesting game.
The hosts wasted no time at testing the Bees defence, with Alty’s No.9 Regan Linney winning an early corner for his side in the opening minute of the game, however the cross couldn’t find a connection as it curls out for a goal kick to Barnet.
Barnet also wasted no time in pressing towards the Altrincham goal, as captain Anothny Hartigan chips the ball from a free kick into the box and finds an unmarked Callum Stead, who takes a shot at the keeper but gets pulled back for being offside.
As the game approached the 15th minute mark, Rhys Browne found space in the box, as he struck the ball from a tight angle.
He aimed for the bottom left corner, however his chance was denied by Rob Lainton in between the sticks for the hosts, as he dived down to make the save.
Despite good chances from the Bees the hosts also pushed for an advantage in the game, as the Bees defence of Danny Collinge, Joe Grimwood and Myles Kenlock were being tested throughout the game and was having to stay on guard every second of the way.
With less than ten minutes of the half remaining, Collinge found himself one on one against Linney on the left.
With some quick footwork from the attacker, Collinge stood his ground and battled Linney off the ball to win back possession for his side and stop the hosts progressing.
Only minutes remaining and Idris Kanu wins a free kick in the Altrincham half, providing a good opportunity for the Bees to use this to their advantage.
And they did just that as Barnet were able to take the lead with Hartigan curling in a perfect cross into the box for Browne to connect and guide the ball towards goal, hitting the crossbar and falling into the back of the net.
**Half-Time: 0-1**
With the rain starting to come down, the second half was underway, and it was clear from the off that Altrincham were not going to sit back, as the piled the pressure on to the Bees.
The hosts won a free kick ten minutes into the half, and were able to send it across the box, where Charlie Olson got a touch to knock it forward, but his efforts sent the ball just wide of the post.
Barnet didn’t stop there however, as they looked to get a full grip on this game and extend their lead.
A high cross flew over the Altrincham box, but as it fell it was headed back down where Ndlovu was able to stick a foot out and give it a push forward towards the net.
The ball carried enough power, however it sadly drifted too wide, floating just wide of the left side post.
Moments later and Matty Kosylo was running down the right for the hosts, finding enough space to place a good low ball into the box.
However, Bees goalkeeper Owen Evans produced a brilliant save to get down and put his hand out to push the ball out of the box.
Although the loose ball was pushed away by Evans, Kacper Pasiek retrieved it on the edge of the box, and went to take a hit, but his effort ended up flying over the bar.
With the game entering into the final minutes of the ninety, Barnet were having to hold off the Alty attacks, as they constantly pushed to salvage a equaliser in the game.
However, their chances were unsuccessful, as Barnet held onto the lead to seal the game with a 1-0 victory away from home, adding another three points to their spot in the league table.
**Full-Time: 0-1**
**Lineup: Evans, Collinge, Browne (Chapman 67’), Ndlovu, Stead, Kanu (Cropper 85’), Glover, Hartigan, Clifford (Brunt 46’), Grimwood (Okimo 94’), Kenlock**
**Goals: Browne (44’)**
**Attendance: 3071 (254 Bees Supporters)**
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**The Bees turn things around quickly in the second half as they grab a fantastic 3-0 away win to Oldham Athletic in the Vanarama National League.**
As the game was underway, Oldham were showing the Bees that they weren’t going to make this easy for them.
As within the opening minutes of the match, the hosts were putting a lot of pressure onto Dean Brennan’s side, causing a real challenge on their hands.
Ryan Glover leaped in the air to clear away the ball from an Oldham corner, with a powerful header sending the ball back up field.
But just moments later the hosts worked the ball back into the box and Owen Evans was called into action, stopping the attack by catching the ball in the air from a cross.
Unfortunately for the Bees it didn’t stop there, the ball was later sent back down the left side of the Barnet half, getting launched back into the box with Owen Evans making another great catch to keep his team in the game.
With the clock ticking on, Barnet were able to start making their presents known in the game, taking the ball back from the hosts and looking for a way to slip through the defence.
The first real chance for the Bees came in the 19th minute, when Callum Stead lunged into the air to connect with a cross from the right.
He headed it towards the bottom left corner of the net, but Tom Donaghy in goal for the Latics made the stretch down low to make the save, keeping the score level.
As the first half carried on Barnet started to create more important chances, as Bees captain Antony Hartigan found himself on the edge of the box numerous times, testing his luck at putting his side in the lead.
Tom Donaghy and Owen Evans both put in great shifts in the first half, keeping the game level as it entered half time.
**Half-Time: 0-0**
The players returned to the pitch for the next 45 minutes, then suddenly everything changed.
Barnet came out with a much stronger presence, returning to the field as what felt like a completely different team.
Zak Brunt received the ball on the 50th minute, was quick feet he dribbled the ball past three defenders and found himself on the edge of the box.
With not even a second to think he struck the ball with power and accuracy, launching it past the keeper into the left side of the net.
After a difficult and challenging first half the Bees suddenly found themselves in front, gaining a much-needed advantage over the hosts.
With no time to even digest what just happened, Callum Stead fired the ball from the left, curling it perfectly into the top right corner.
Out of nowhere Barnet had doubled their lead, the hosts switched off from their first half display and found themselves trailing on home ground.
The Bees had fully taken control in this second half, stepping up the performance and determine to take those three points.
With less than ten minutes of regular still to play, Antony Hartigan placed the ball down to take a corner.
Whipping it in from the left, he found the head of Adebola Oluwo at the back post, knocking the ball down low, giving Barnet their third of the game.
The lead was increased once again and Barnet looked certain to walk away with the win.
With some last minute efforts from both sides it was done, the referee blew his whistle for full time and the Bees captured another big three points on the road.
**Full-Time 0-3**
Barnet are back in action at The Hive Stadium this Tuesday night (4th March) as they take on Yeovil Town in the Vanarama National League.
**Line-up: Lineup: Evans, Collinge, Ndlovu (Telford 80’), Stead (Cropper 88’), Kanu (Chapman 85’), Glover (Clifford 83’), Brunt (Oluwo 75’), Hartigan, Shelton, Tavares, Kenlock.**
**Goals: Brunt (50’), Stead (51’), Oluwo (84’).**
**Attendance: 6098** **(293 Barnet Supporters)**