Barnet 2:2 Watford — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Charlie Lakin scored the opening goal for Barnet in a 2-2 draw with Watford, a result that leaves the National League side to prepare for a friendly against Luton Town on 18 July. The match was a pre-season friendly with neither side gaining a competitive advantage from the stalemate.

The turning point came early in the second half when Isiah Noel-Williams restored Barnet's lead in the 64th minute, only for Watford to rescue a point through Luca Kjerrumgaard's 82nd-minute equaliser. The first half had already seen Lakin's opener cancelled out by Zavier Massiah-Edwards just two minutes later, setting the tone for an open contest.

On the numbers, both sides shared possession equally at 50% each, while Barnet earned twice as many corners as Watford, winning four to two. Charlie Lakin was the standout performer for Barnet, earning an 8.83 rating for his goal from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Barnet but the draw proved it incorrect, as the friendly ended without a decisive winner.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Barnet vs Watford?

Barnet 2-2 Watford (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Charlie Lakin (37') for Barnet; Zavier Massiah-Edwards (39') for Watford; Isiah Noel-Williams (64') for Barnet; Luca Kjerrumgaard (82') for Watford.

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