FA Cup: Newport County 1-1 Barnet - Late Danny Collinge goal earns Bees replay
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FA Cup 2024: Newport 1-1 Barnet
Newport County and Barnet will require an FA Cup second-round replay after late drama at Rodney Parade.
With the match goalless and half-time approaching, Newport's Shane McLoughlin scored the opening goal by tapping home James Clarke's low cross.
County had Nick Townsend to thank for preserving their lead as he made a brilliant save to deny Zac Brunt.
Townsend then kept out Nicke Kabamba, but could do nothing to stop Danny Collinge earning a replay late on.
Barnet are looking to reach the third round for the first time since the 2018-19 season, while County reached the third round back in 2020-21.
Newport County manager Graham Coughlan said: "Barnet were the better team with the ball, they moved it well and we looked like very very tired.
"I can't get away from the frustration of having chances to put the game out of reach.
"I've asked a lot of these lads, I think everyone could see we were tired and a bit fatigued, we sat deep and did some uncharacteristic things."