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Barrow Falls to Colchester in Tense Encounter at JobServe Community Stadium
Colchester United defeated Barrow in a hard-fought match at the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester, Essex on May 3rd, 2025, in a League Two fixture. The game, refereed by R. Ricardo, was characterized by tension and numerous cards.
While Barrow enjoyed slightly more possession (53%), Colchester proved more clinical in attack. The home side managed 12 shots, 3 on target, compared to Barrow’s single shot on goal. This difference in efficiency was reflected in the final score (which is not specified in this report). Both teams earned 5 corner kicks.
Barrow suffered from poor discipline, accumulating two yellow cards and a red card (to K. Cameron in the 76th minute). Two further yellow cards were shown in the 90th minute, though the recipients are not specified. Colchester, in contrast, maintained impeccable discipline without receiving any cards. Barrow committed slightly more fouls (8) than Colchester (5).
Despite having more possession, Barrow’s lack of shooting accuracy and sending off ultimately cost them, resulting in a defeat against a Colchester side that capitalized on their opportunities.
Substitutions colchester: at minute 58 K. Vincent-Young came in and J. Tucker went out., at minute 58 A. Scully came in and J. Gordon went out., at minute 58 M. Egbo came in and R. Hunt went out., at minute 68 T. Simpson came in and O. Thorn went out., at minute 68 K. Lisbie came in and S. Tovide went out.
Substitutions barrow: at minute 62 K. Cameron came in and S. Foley went out., at minute 62 B. Whitfield came in and E. Newby went out., at minute 75 K. Kouyate came in and E. Acquah went out., at minute 80 S. Barnes came in and C. Mahoney went out., at minute 80 C. Popov came in and T. Smith went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Colchester
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