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Barnet 1-0 Southend United: Ade boy! Oluwo boosts the Bees

Adebola Oluwo’s headed a late winner as promotion chasing Barnet ended 2023 in style with victory over a rejuvenated Southend United at the Hive.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
31 December 2023

By Mitul Samji

BARNET 1

Oluwo 85
SOUTHEND UNITED 0

BEES BUZZING: Adebola Oluwo is mobbed by teammates after heading Barnet’s winning goal
PICTURE: Nick Phipps

ADEBOLA Oluwo’s headed a late winner as promotion chasing Barnet ended 2023 in style with victory over a rejuvenated Southend United at the Hive.
Oluwo’s looped header from Jordan Cropper’s long throw six minutes from time completed a festive double for the Bees against Kevin Maher’s men and took them back to within seven points of leaders Chesterfield.
“We showed over the two games the togetherness, good character and bravery...

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