Richie Baker scored a hat-trick as Barrow defeated Ebbsfleet United.

Baker opened the scoring with a neat volley from inside the area and grabbed his second from the penalty spot either side of a Phil Walsh own goal.

Tom Phipp pulled one back for Ebbsfleet from outside the area before Nathan Elder headed home to make it 3-2.

But despite Barrow's Sean Hessey being sent off for two bookings in two minutes, Baker secured the points with a 20-yard free-kick.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Ebbsfleet manager Liam Daish told BBC Radio Kent:

"I was very disappointed with the first half. We started ok but out of nowhere found ourselves 3-0 down, from nothing clever.

"As much as we work on things going forward, if we can't defend those situations, we're always going to be up against it.

"(At 2-3) I thought we could even go on and win but they scored the fourth goal with the free-kick and then they had something to hang on to.

"Players have to learn from their mistakes and learn how dangerous situations are and how to defend properly."

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (3)

Ebbsfleet United

  • 01 Edwards
  • 06 Lorraine
  • 02 Stone
  • 08 Marwa
  • 11 Phipp
  • 14 Howe
  • 15 Barrett
  • 17 Greenhalgh (Marum - 72' )
  • 05 Walsh
  • 09 Elder
  • 10 Ashikodi

Substitutes

  • 12 Menz
  • 16 Bellamy
  • 21 Akinde
  • 07 Marum
  • 19 Williams

Barrow

  • 01 Hurst Booked
  • 02 Flynn
  • 04 Hessey Dismissed after an earlier booking
  • 19 Aldred
  • 05 Pearson
  • 06 Owen
  • 07 Rutherford
  • 08 Baker
  • 22 McConville (Skelton - 59' )
  • 09 Boyes (Jackson - 90' )
  • 15 Hunter

Substitutes

  • 03 Skelton
  • 11 Rowe
  • 12 Jackson
  • 20 Moore
Ref: Rees
Att: 780

Match Stats

Shots

16 6

On target

10 5

Corners

8 3

Fouls

18 11

Live Text Commentary

24:34 Goal scored

Goal - Paul Rutherford - Ebbsfleet 0 - 2 Barrow Paul Rutherford scores a headed goal from just outside the penalty box. Ebbsfleet United 0-2 Barrow.

90:00 +4:31 Full time

Full Time The referee blows his whistle to end the game.

90:00 +4:07

Effort on goal by Liam Enver-Marum from just outside the area goes harmlessly over the target.

90:00 +3:05

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Liam Enver-Marum by Garry Hunter. Direct free kick taken by Preston Edwards.

90:00 +2:45

Short corner taken by Richie Baker.

90:00 +2:19

Joseph Jackson fouled by Paul Lorraine, the ref awards a free kick. Richie Baker restarts play with the free kick.

90:00 +1:34

Paul Lorraine gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Joseph Jackson. Richie Baker restarts play with the free kick.

90:00 +0:47 Substitution

Substitution (Barrow) makes a substitution, with Joseph Jackson coming on for Adam Boyes.

90:00 +0:12

Moses Ashikodi fouled by Garry Hunter, the ref awards a free kick. Moses Ashikodi takes the direct free kick.

88:51

Garry Hunter fouled by Liam Enver-Marum, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Danny Hurst.

88:30

Adam Boyes has an effort at goal from just outside the box hitting the post.

84:31

Paul Lorraine is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Danny Hurst.

83:16

Neil Barrett fouled by Paul Rutherford, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Lorraine takes the free kick.

82:37

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Tom Phipp from the left by-line to the near post, clearance made by James Owen.

81:22

Short corner worked by Moses Ashikodi.

81:08

Moses Ashikodi has an effort at goal. Blocked by Danny Hurst.

80:33

The ball is sent over by Craig Stone, save made by Danny Hurst.

79:10

Foul by Liam Enver-Marum on Gavin Skelton, free kick awarded. Danny Hurst takes the direct free kick.

78:16

Liam Enver-Marum gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Gavin Skelton. Danny Hurst takes the direct free kick.

77:45

Nathan Elder has a header from close range and clears the crossbar.

77:05

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Tom Phipp from the left by-line, save by Danny Hurst.

75:45

Foul by Liam Enver-Marum on James Owen, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Mike Pearson.

75:12

Moses Ashikodi crosses the ball.

72:20

The ball is delivered by Joe Howe, save made by Danny Hurst.

71:01 Substitution

Substitution Liam Enver-Marum replaces Ben Greenhalgh.

68:59

Corner taken right-footed by Richie Baker, Foul by Tom Aldred on Paul Lorraine, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Preston Edwards.

68:19

Unfair challenge on James Owen by Nathan Elder results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Danny Hurst.

67:50

Shot by Nathan Elder. Blocked by James Owen.

66:17

Foul by Ben Greenhalgh on Garry Hunter, free kick awarded. Garry Hunter takes the direct free kick.

66:02

The ball is crossed by Craig Stone, Danny Hurst makes a save.

65:34

Foul by Mike Pearson on Nathan Elder, free kick awarded. Neil Barrett restarts play with the free kick.

65:02

The ball is swung over by Joe Howe, Neil Barrett takes a shot. Save made by Danny Hurst.

62:37 Goal scored

Goal - Richie Baker - Ebbsfleet 2 - 4 Barrow Richie Baker finds the net with a goal direct from the free kick from just outside the area to the top left corner of the goal. Ebbsfleet United 2-4 Barrow.

61:51

Foul by Ram Marwa on Adam Boyes, free kick awarded.

60:59

Danny Hurst takes the free kick.

60:59 Booking

Booking The referee cautions Danny Hurst for time wasting.

60:26

The official flags Nathan Elder offside.

60:05

The ball is swung over by Craig Stone.

58:35

Free kick taken by Garry Hunter.

58:35 Substitution

Substitution Gavin Skelton is brought on as a substitute for Sean McConville.

58:35

James Owen fouled by Ram Marwa, the ref awards a free kick.

56:26 Dismissal

Dismissal Sean Hessey shown a red card for violent conduct.

55:18

Ram Marwa sends in a cross, Matthew Flynn gets a block in.

54:05

Free kick taken by Ben Greenhalgh.

54:05 Booking

Booking Sean Hessey receives a caution.

53:21

Craig Stone fouled by Sean Hessey, the ref awards a free kick.

52:44

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean McConville by Tom Phipp. Sean Hessey restarts play with the free kick.

52:15

Moses Ashikodi sends in a cross, Nathan Elder takes a shot. Save made by Danny Hurst.

50:25

Centre by Sean McConville, Paul Lorraine manages to make a clearance.

48:16

The assist for the goal came from Ben Greenhalgh.

48:16 Goal scored

Goal - Nathan Elder - Ebbsfleet 2 - 3 Barrow Nathan Elder grabs a headed goal from close range. Ebbsfleet United 2-3 Barrow.

47:54

Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Ben Greenhalgh,

47:37

Corner taken by Ben Greenhalgh from the right by-line, clearance made by Mike Pearson.

47:22

Joe Howe takes a shot. Richie Baker gets a block in.

45:54

Assist by Preston Edwards.

45:54 Goal scored

Goal - Tom Phipp - Ebbsfleet 1 - 3 Barrow Tom Phipp scores a goal from outside the box low into the middle of the goal. Ebbsfleet United 1-3 Barrow.

45:01

The second half begins.

45:00 +4:23 Half time

Half Time The ref blows to end the first period.

45:00 +4:00

Tom Phipp produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

45:00 +3:30

Centre by Joe Howe, clearance made by Danny Hurst.

45:00 +2:06

Tom Aldred challenges Nathan Elder unfairly and gives away a free kick. Phil Walsh takes the free kick.

44:17

Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Ben Greenhalgh, Tom Aldred fouled by Nathan Elder, the ref awards a free kick. Danny Hurst takes the direct free kick.

42:20

Corner taken left-footed by Ben Greenhalgh, Header from deep inside the area by Nathan Elder goes over the bar.

41:48

James Owen challenges Ben Greenhalgh unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ben Greenhalgh produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick, blocked by Richie Baker.

35:36 Goal scored

Goal - Richie Baker - Ebbsfleet 0 - 3 Barrow Penalty taken right-footed by Richie Baker and scored. Ebbsfleet United 0-3 Barrow.

34:46

Foul by Tom Phipp on Richie Baker, Penalty awarded.

33:48

Shot by Ram Marwa. Save by Danny Hurst.

28:50

Unfair challenge on James Owen by Craig Stone results in a free kick. Danny Hurst takes the direct free kick.

27:54

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Nathan Elder by Tom Aldred. Phil Walsh takes the free kick.

26:33

Richie Baker fouled by Ram Marwa, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Sean Hessey.

24:43

Paul Rutherford takes a shot. Phil Walsh gets a block in.

24:34

The assist for the goal came from Paul Rutherford.

24:34 Goal scored

Goal - Phil Walsh - Ebbsfleet 0 - 2 Barrow Phil Walsh heads into his own net. Ebbsfleet United 0-2 Barrow.

23:18

The ball is delivered by Craig Stone, Danny Hurst makes a save.

22:45

The referee blows for offside. Free kick taken by Preston Edwards.

22:05

Effort from outside the penalty box by Ben Greenhalgh goes wide left of the target.

20:34

The ball is swung over by Ben Greenhalgh, Danny Hurst makes a save.

19:20

Matthew Flynn provided the assist for the goal.

19:20 Goal scored

Goal - Richie Baker - Ebbsfleet 0 - 1 Barrow Richie Baker fires in a goal from inside the area high into the middle of the goal. Ebbsfleet United 0-1 Barrow.

18:38

Ben Greenhalgh produces a volleyed left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand post.

17:14

Centre by Craig Stone, Tom Aldred makes a clearance.

16:10

Sean McConville takes a shot. Save by Preston Edwards.

13:39

Corner taken by Richie Baker from the left by-line, save by Preston Edwards.

13:14

Shot from 20 yards from Sean McConville. Phil Walsh gets a block in.

11:43

Moses Ashikodi concedes a free kick for a foul on Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst takes the free kick.

11:15

Ben Greenhalgh takes a inswinging corner.

11:01

The ball is crossed by Ben Greenhalgh, clearance by Mike Pearson.

9:37

Craig Stone challenges Paul Rutherford unfairly and gives away a free kick. Danny Hurst takes the direct free kick.

7:07

Foul by Nathan Elder on Richie Baker, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Danny Hurst.

5:24

Adam Boyes gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Paul Lorraine. Preston Edwards restarts play with the free kick.

4:48

Joe Howe sends in a cross, save by Danny Hurst.

2:22

Moses Ashikodi fouled by Sean McConville, the ref awards a free kick. Phil Walsh crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, save made by Danny Hurst.

1:59

Moses Ashikodi takes a shot. Save by Danny Hurst.

0:00

The game begins.

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