Town boss Mick McCarthy felt his side were excellent during the second half despite conceding the goal which saw Barnet to a 1-0 pre-season friendly victory at The Hive. John Akinde netted from the penalty spot in the 68th minute.
Town’s pre-season friendly at Barnet remains goalless at the break but with the home side having come closest to scoring when Elliott Johnson’s shot from distance hit the post.
John Akinde’s 68th minute penalty saw Barnet to a 1-0 victory over Town in their second pre-season friendly at The Hive. Blues keeper Dean Gerken had fouled he Bees’ striker after he had seized on an under-hit Tommy Smith backpass.
Town boss Mick McCarthy has named a team which is a mix of first-team regulars and fringe players for the first half of this afternoon’s opening pre-season friendly against Shelbourne at Tolka Park (KO 3pm). The Blues manager will play a different XI in the second half.