Barnet 5:1 Arsenal U21 — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Tom Knowles scored four times as Barnet thrashed Arsenal U21 5-1 in the Football League Trophy, with the midfielder's stunning individual display setting up a comfortable progression for the hosts. The match was effectively over by the interval, Barnet racing into a two-goal lead before a brief Arsenal U21 response threatened to make things interesting.

Barnet struck early, Bright Siaw converting Patrick Matejko's cross after nine minutes, and Jack Maskell doubled the lead on 25 minutes. Arsenal U21 pulled one back through Tom Knowles in the 36th minute, but the lead was restored before the break when Knowles turned from scorer to provider, Siaw returning the favour. Knowles then took over in the second half, completing his hat-trick on 56 minutes and adding a fourth from Matejko's assist on 69 minutes, with Teshaun Murisa booked for the visitors and Brandon Comley and Knowles shown yellows for Barnet.

Barnet's 20 shots edged Arsenal U21's 17, yet the visitors controlled possession at 55% to 45% and won 12 corners to four, dominating territory without reward. Knowles was the standout, earning a perfect ten rating for his four goals from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Barnet and the result confirmed it, though the underlying numbers suggest Arsenal U21 were the better side in the first half, enjoying 61% possession before Barnet levelled the contest after the break.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Barnet vs Arsenal U21?

Barnet 5-1 Arsenal U21 (Football League Trophy).

Who scored?

Bright Siaw (9', assist Patrick Matejko) for Barnet; Jack Maskell (25') for Barnet; Tom Knowles (36') for Arsenal U21; Tom Knowles (45', assist Bright Siaw) for Barnet; Tom Knowles (56') for Barnet; Tom Knowles (69', assist Patrick Matejko) for Barnet.

Were there any cards in Barnet vs Arsenal U21?

Yellow cards: Teshaun Murisa (Arsenal U21); Brandon Comley (Barnet); Tom Knowles (Barnet).

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