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Barnet 3-2 Hartlepool United: Bees made to sweat by Pools’ late push

Barnet fought off a strong Hartlepool United fightback to clinch a thrilling encounter at the Hive.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
6 August 2023

By Mitul Samji

BARNET 3
Oluwo 22, Kabamba 54, Collinge 67

HARTLEPOOL 2
Hastie 82, Umerah 90+5

BARNET fought off a strong Hartlepool United fightback to clinch a thrilling encounter at the Hive.
Adebolda Oluwo put the hosts ahead midway through the first half, before Nicke Kabamba and Danny Collinge gave the home side a three-goal cushion.
Jake Hastie pulled one back for Pools and Josh Umerah set up a tense period of stoppage time after seeing his penalty saved by Laurie Walker and prodding home the rebound.
But the Bees held on for the points and relieved boss Dean Brennan admitted: “We...

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