Boston United held National League leaders Barnet to a goalless draw at the Jakemans Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
It could have been even better for Graham Coughlan’s side, who played against 10 men from the 41st minute following Danny Collinge’s rash challenge on Oisin Gallagher, which saw the Lincoln City loanee substituted due to damage to his right ankle.
Chances were at a premium throughout – but the point could prove valuable in the Pilgrims’ survival quest, while Barnet extended their unbeaten run to 16 games in the process.
The game’s first meaningful opportunity fell to the Pilgrims in the 28th minute when Jai Rowe headed narrowly over the bar following Keaton Ward’s corner delivery.
United lost the services of Gallagher before the break – with Barnet’s Collinge overrunning the ball and subsequently crunching the on-loan Imp.
The hosts struck the crossbar in added time at the end of the half, with Connor Teale seeing his flick deflected on to the woodwork and behind for a corner.
Tony Weston crashed a drive off target after the break, while Cameron Gregory made a crucial grab to deny Callum Stead at the mid-point of the half.
The Pilgrims launched a late bombardment, but Barnet defended manfully to preserve their clean sheet – and proud unbeaten record.
Boston (4-2-3-1): Cameron Gregory; Jai Rowe, Zak Mills, Connor Teale, Cameron Green; Oisin Gallagher (Jordan Richards 45), Martin Woods (Kieran Coates 81); Keaton Ward (James Gale 81), Dylan Hill, Tony Weston (Jacob Hazel 62); Jimmy Knowles (Adam Marriott 86). Subs (not used): Tom Leak, Jake Lovelace (gk).
Barnet (3-4-1-2): Owen Evans; Danny Collinge, Nik Tavares, Myles Kenlock; Idris Kanu (Jordan Cropper 77), Mark Shelton, Anthony Hartigan, Ryan Glover (Dom Telford 79); Zak Brunt (Adebola Oluwo 45); Lee Ndlovu (Joe Grimwood 90), Callum Stead. Subs (not used): Ben Coker, Billy Clifford, Gio Bellagambi (gk).
Referee: Stuart Morland.
Attendance: 1,973 (294 visitors).
PIC: Chris Bray.
