Braintree won for the first time in six matches as they beat nine-man Barrow.

The visitors had Andy Cook sent off after only four minutes when he made a poor challenge on defender Dean Wells.

However, the Iron took 75 minutes to make a breakthrough, which finally came when Aswad Thomas scored from six yards following a low pass from Wells.

Barrow's Gavin Skelton had an effort saved by Nathan McDonald before Joseph Jackson was dismissed in injury time, after another foul on Wells.

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Barrow joint-boss Dave Bayliss told BBC Radio Cumbria:

"There were a lot of decisions today that were very dubious.

"I just spoke to their manager when the game had finished, he actually said he [the referee] sent [Andy] Cook off and he was nowhere near the incident.

"What the linesman saw I don't know, on that same side again the linesman has got the decision completely wrong again, because the ball was actually out of play. "

Lineup, Bookings (7) & Substitutions (3)

Braintree Town

  • 01 McDonald
  • 03 Thomas
  • 04 Bailey-Dennis Booked
  • 05 Paine
  • 24 Wells
  • 06 Reason Booked
  • 07 Symons (Quinton - 59' )
  • 08 Davis
  • 26 Kiernan
  • 09 Marks
  • 19 Chilaka (Yiadom - 59' )

Substitutes

  • 22 Jones
  • 16 O'Connor
  • 15 Quinton
  • 17 Yiadom
  • 25 Pooley

Barrow

  • 01 Pearson
  • 04 Nicholas
  • 05 Bolland
  • 20 Moyo
  • 22 Hone Booked
  • 03 Skelton Booked
  • 08 Baker
  • 15 Smith Booked
  • 16 Mackreth (Jackson - 81' Dismissed )
  • 09 Cook Dismissed
  • 11 Boyes

Substitutes

  • 17 Jackson
  • 10 Ferrell
  • 14 Sheridan
  • 24 Harvey
Ref: Robert Merchant
Att: 685

Match Stats

Shots

19 6

On target

6 3

Corners

5 1

Fouls

8 16

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +5:09

The final whistle is blown by the referee.

90:00 +4:01

Free kick awarded for a foul by Danny Hone on Jai Reason. Free kick taken by Brad Quinton.

90:00 +3:11

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Brad Quinton by Richie Baker. Direct free kick taken by Brad Quinton.

90:00 +2:22

Nathan McDonald takes the free kick.

90:00 +2:22 Dismissal

Dismissal Joseph Jackson shown a red card.

90:00 +2:04

Joseph Jackson challenges Dean Wells unfairly and gives away a free kick.

90:00 +0:50

Brad Quinton has a direct shot on goal from the free kick.

90:00 +0:50 Booking

Booking Gavin Skelton goes into the book for unsporting behaviour.

90:00 +0:35

Gavin Skelton concedes a free kick for a foul on Brendan Kiernan.

89:44

Foul by Brendan Kiernan on Danny Hone, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Paul Smith.

89:00

Jai Reason challenges Cliff Moyo unfairly and gives away a free kick. Richie Baker takes the direct free kick.

86:22

Andrew Yiadom produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that clears the crossbar.

85:09

Free kick awarded for a foul by Adam Boyes on Dean Wells. Free kick taken by Dean Wells.

85:04

The referee blows for offside against Sean Marks. Shaun Pearson takes the free kick.

83:41

Phil Bolland concedes a free kick for a foul on Sean Marks. Strike comes in from Brad Quinton from the free kick.

83:05

Free kick awarded for a foul by Andrew Yiadom on Phil Bolland. Shaun Pearson restarts play with the free kick.

82:27

Sean Marks concedes a free kick for a foul on Danny Hone. Shaun Pearson restarts play with the free kick.

81:47

Gavin Skelton takes a shot. Save by Nathan McDonald.

80:55

Matthew Paine fouled by Joseph Jackson, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Nathan McDonald.

80:05 Substitution

Substitution Joseph Jackson joins the action as a substitute, replacing Jack Mackreth.

79:26 Booking

Booking Paul Smith booked.

79:24 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Danny Hone for dissent.

78:03

Dean Wells provided the assist for the goal.

78:03 Goal scored

Goal - Aswad Thomas - Braintree 1 - 0 Barrow Aswad Thomas grabs a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Braintree Town 1-0 Barrow.

77:31

Unfair challenge on Jai Reason by Paul Smith results in a free kick. Jai Reason delivers the ball,

73:32

Effort from the edge of the area by Andrew Yiadom goes wide of the right-hand post.

72:54

Centre by Brad Quinton.

72:24

Short corner taken by Jai Reason from the right by-line.

72:16

Andrew Yiadom crosses the ball, blocked by Gavin Skelton.

71:55

Outswinging corner taken by Andrew Yiadom from the right by-line, clearance made by Adam Boyes.

69:40

Brendan Kiernan delivers the ball, Phil Bolland manages to make a clearance.

68:31

The ball is sent over by Paul Smith, Danny Hone takes a shot. Nathan McDonald makes a save.

68:31 Booking

Booking Jai Reason is cautioned.

68:25

Jai Reason challenges Jack Mackreth unfairly and gives away a free kick.

67:53

Foul by Jack Mackreth on Brendan Kiernan, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed right-footed by Jai Reason from right channel, clearance by Phil Bolland.

66:28

Brendan Kiernan crosses the ball, Sean Marks produces a left-footed shot from close in that clears the bar.

65:55

Adam Bailey-Dennis fouled by Adam Boyes, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Brad Quinton.

64:13

Brad Quinton takes a shot. Save by Shaun Pearson.

61:33

Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Richie Baker.

61:33 Booking

Booking The referee shows Adam Bailey-Dennis a yellow card.

61:19

Adam Bailey-Dennis is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick.

58:39 Substitution

Substitution (Braintree Town) makes a substitution, with Andrew Yiadom coming on for Chibuzor Chilaka.

58:39 Substitution

Substitution Brad Quinton comes on in place of Nicky Symons.

56:25

The ball is swung over by Brendan Kiernan.

56:07

Chibuzor Chilaka fouled by Gavin Skelton, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Jai Reason.

55:36

Header by Aswad Thomas from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.

55:15

The ball is sent over by Jai Reason, Gavin Skelton manages to make a clearance.

52:41

Foul by Adam Boyes on Nicky Symons, free kick awarded. Nathan McDonald takes the direct free kick.

51:58

Jai Reason takes a shot. Save made by Shaun Pearson.

50:36

Andy Nicholas delivers the ball, free kick awarded for a foul by Jack Mackreth on Aswad Thomas. Free kick taken by Nathan McDonald.

49:57

The ball is swung over by Aswad Thomas, clearance made by Phil Bolland.

49:00

A cross is delivered by Gavin Skelton, Aswad Thomas makes a clearance.

48:19

A cross is delivered by Aswad Thomas, save by Shaun Pearson.

46:45

Aswad Thomas crosses the ball.

46:19

The ball is swung over by Aswad Thomas, Danny Hone manages to make a clearance.

45:01

The second half begins.

45:00 +2:02

The whistle is blown to end the first half.

44:30

Chibuzor Chilaka takes a shot. Save by Shaun Pearson.

41:06

Nicky Symons delivers the ball, clearance made by Danny Hone.

40:54

Brendan Kiernan delivers the ball, clearance made by Jack Mackreth.

40:06

Brendan Kiernan delivers the ball, clearance made by Gavin Skelton.

39:51

Corner taken left-footed by Brendan Kiernan to the near post, clearance by Richie Baker.

39:30

Corner taken right-footed by Jai Reason to the near post, Gavin Skelton manages to make a clearance.

39:16

Jai Reason takes a shot. Blocked by Danny Hone.

37:38

Jack Mackreth takes a shot. Save by Nathan McDonald.

36:50

Shot on goal by Jai Reason from inside the box goes harmlessly over the target.

36:27

The ball is sent over by Aswad Thomas, Jack Mackreth gets a block in.

35:04

The ball is sent over by Gavin Skelton.

34:18

Chibuzor Chilaka is caught offside. Shaun Pearson takes the indirect free kick.

32:38

Jai Reason has a shot on goal from outside the box which misses right.

32:32

Centre by Kenny Davis, clearance by Phil Bolland.

29:29

The referee blows for offside. Shaun Pearson takes the free kick.

27:38

Brendan Kiernan is adjudged to have handled the ball. Shaun Pearson takes the direct free kick.

27:24

Matthew Paine delivers the ball, Danny Hone makes a clearance.

27:01

A cross is delivered by Jai Reason, Gavin Skelton manages to make a clearance.

25:54

Effort from just outside the area by Jai Reason goes over the target.

25:00

The ball is delivered by Matthew Paine, clearance made by Gavin Skelton.

23:30

Effort from outside the penalty box by Kenny Davis goes wide right of the target.

21:48

Matthew Paine delivers the ball, save made by Shaun Pearson.

19:19

Sean Marks produces a left-footed shot from close range that goes over the bar.

19:02

Corner taken by Brendan Kiernan from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Paul Smith.

18:55

Brendan Kiernan crosses the ball, Danny Hone gets a block in.

18:01

Adam Boyes concedes a free kick for a foul on Adam Bailey-Dennis. Free kick taken by Nathan McDonald.

17:54

Richie Baker sends in a cross, clearance made by Adam Bailey-Dennis.

15:46

The ball is crossed by Gavin Skelton, save by Nathan McDonald.

13:08

Dean Wells concedes a free kick for a foul on Adam Boyes. Paul Smith takes the direct free kick.

12:59

Kenny Davis sends in a cross, clearance by Phil Bolland.

12:34

Jack Mackreth crosses the ball, Dean Wells makes a clearance.

11:37

Sean Marks gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Hone. Shaun Pearson restarts play with the free kick.

10:48

Chibuzor Chilaka produces a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that goes wide left of the target.

8:42

Shot from just outside the penalty box by Brendan Kiernan misses to the left of the target.

8:22

Brendan Kiernan takes a shot. Blocked by Danny Hone.

5:35

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jai Reason by Richie Baker. Matthew Paine restarts play with the free kick.

3:13

Nathan McDonald takes the free kick.

3:13 Dismissal

Dismissal Andy Cook is sent off.

3:03

Andy Cook concedes a free kick for a foul on Dean Wells.

1:40

Corner taken by Richie Baker played to the near post, clearance by Aswad Thomas.

1:28

Andy Cook takes a shot. Blocked by Adam Bailey-Dennis.

0:28

Foul by Matthew Paine on Andy Nicholas, free kick awarded. Paul Smith delivers the ball, Close range header by Andy Cook misses to the right of the goal.

0:00

The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.

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