FC Halifax Town had a strong start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Barnet at the Shay. The team secured the win with second-half goals from Jamie Cooke and Adam Adetoro. Despite facing off against one of the Vanarama National League title favorites, the young Halifax side managed to come out on top on the opening day of the season.
The match kicked off with Chris Millington’s side taking the initiative. The Shaymen had an early corner that was cleared, leading to another opportunity which unfortunately resulted in a shot over the bar. Barnet had their moments of possession as well, with a few crosses into the box that were dealt with by the Halifax defense.
The first booking of the game came in the 21st minute as Jack Jenkins fouled Danny Collinge. Both teams had their chances in front of goal, with shots being saved by the goalkeepers and headers going wide of the mark. However, it was the Shaymen who broke the deadlock in the second half.
A fantastic run from Adan George set up Jamie Cooke for the opening goal, but Barnet quickly equalized through Ben Coker. Adam Adetoro then scored on his debut to put FC Halifax Town back in the lead. Despite some late challenges and bookings, the home team held on for the win.
Injury time saw Festus Arthur coming on to bolster the Halifax defense, as Barnet pushed for an equalizer. The visitors had a chance late in the game, but Joe Kizzi’s header went wide of the target. With the final whistle blowing, FC Halifax Town emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.
Looking ahead, the team will face Aldershot Town at the Shay next Saturday. The match promises to be another exciting encounter for the Halifax fans. Overall, it was a strong start to the season for FC Halifax Town, and the players will be looking to build on this performance in the games to come.