In a thrilling match at The Hive Stadium, Barnet secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in the English National League. The decisive goal came in the 93rd minute, courtesy of substitute Lee Ndlovu, who was introduced to the game in the 70th minute. Ndlovu’s goal was assisted by Danny Collinge, and it marked a triumphant conclusion to a closely contested encounter.
The first half saw both teams creating scoring opportunities, but neither could find the back of the net. The match was marred by a series of yellow cards, with Regan Clayton and Josh Umerah from Dagenham and Redbridge, and Nikola Tavares from Barnet, all receiving cautions within the first 27 minutes. The half ended goalless, with both teams struggling to break down each other’s defenses.
The second half saw a flurry of substitutions from both teams, as they sought to gain an advantage. Dagenham and Redbridge made several changes, introducing Trent Mahorn, Aaron Loupalo-Bi, Rafiq Khaleel, and Shiloh Remy, while Barnet brought on Harry Chapman, Rhys Browne, Lee Ndlovu, Billy Clifford, and Jordan Cropper. Despite these changes, the match remained deadlocked until the dying minutes.
In the 81st minute, Shiloh Remy became the fourth Dagenham and Redbridge player to be booked, followed by Jake Hessenthaler in the 91st minute. These bookings reflected the increasing intensity and physicality of the match as both teams battled for the three points.
Ultimately, it was Barnet who emerged victorious, thanks to Ndlovu’s late strike. The win extends Barnet’s unbeaten run and solidifies their position at the top of the English National League table. In contrast, Dagenham and Redbridge’s winless streak continues, leaving them in 19th place.
The match was refereed by Paul Marsden, who had a busy evening issuing yellow cards and managing the tempo of the game. Despite the lack of goals for much of the match, the encounter was engaging and intense, with both teams demonstrating their determination and commitment to securing a positive result.