Barnet travelled to Portsmouthtonight for a 1st round Carling Cup match very much the underdogs against the Championship side. Lawrie Sanchez made just one change from the team that started Saturday’s win at Morecambe; Tommy Fraser coming in for Sam Deering in midfield.
The Bees though were the dominant side during the first half and took the lead when Mark HUGHES headed home a Mark Marshall corner. Izale McLeod came close son after and Clovis Kamdjo had a headed goal disallowed for offside as the Bees went in a goal ahead at half time.
Pompey 0 Bees 1
Barnet continued to create chances in the second half with McLeod,Marshall,Jordan Parkes and substitute, Charlie Taylor all coming close. The worry was that Barnet might pay for not grabbing a second goal but the Bees hung on for a famous victory and a place in the second round draw. Tonight’s win was Barnet’s first in the Carling Cup for five years. A second clean sheet as well for Dean Brill who has yet to concede a goal for the Bees. Wonderful. Next up, Port Vale at home on Saturday.
FT: Pompey 0 Bees 1
Barnet: Brill; Senda, Uddin, Kamdjo, Parkes; Fraser, Hughes, Byrne, Marshall (Holmes 91); Price, McLeod (Taylor 71).
Subs not used: O’Brien, Cox, Deering, Vilhete.
Att: 4464