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Thrilling Draw Between Newport County and Barrow at Rodney Parade
Newport, England – A vibrant and action-packed match unfolded at Rodney Parade, where Newport County and Barrow drew in a League Two match corresponding to matchday 18. The final score reflected the parity seen on the field, with both teams displaying a competitive level and fighting for every ball.
Newport County took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to a goal by A. Driscoll-Glennon, who capitalized on a good play to beat the visiting goalkeeper. However, Barrow responded just before halftime, with a goal from B. Whitfield in the 45th minute, assisted by N. Canavan, leveling the score before the break.
In the second half, C. Baker-Richardson restored Newport County’s lead in the 64th minute, following an assist from S. Braybrooke. But Barrow did not give up and, after much persistence, managed to equalize the match in the 84th minute thanks to a goal by S. Smith, with an assist from C. Mahoney.
Regarding the statistics, possession was equal, with 50% for each team. Newport County took 11 shots, of which 5 were on target, while Barrow attempted 10 shots, with 4 of them directed at the rival goal. The match was hard-fought, with a total of 16 fouls committed (4 by Newport County and 12 by Barrow). S. Smith of Barrow received a yellow card in the 82nd minute. There were no expulsions in the match.
Substitutions barrow: at minute 65 I. Fletcher came in and J. Earing went out., at minute 65 E. Newby came in and T. Barkhuizen went out., at minute 68 K. Hemmings came in and M. Adu Poku went out., at minute 75 R. Harper came in and C. Mahoney went out.
Substitutions newport county: at minute 68 M. Spellman came in and B. Lloyd went out., at minute 76 C. Baker-Richardson came in and N. Opoku went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Newport County
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