Chesterfield won 1-0 at Barnet on Saturday afternoon, a result built on a disciplined second-half performance that gave the visitors three points with relatively little fuss.
The opening hour produced little of note, with both sides struggling to impose themselves in attacking areas. Barnet had moments of possession without converting them into clear opportunities, and Chesterfield were content to remain organised and wait for their moment.
That moment arrived in the 63rd minute when Will Grigg finished to put Chesterfield ahead. The goal arrived during a busy spell of substitutions on both sides, with Armando Dobra and Janoi Donacien introduced around the same time, followed shortly by Nnamdi Ofoborh. The changes shifted the tempo of the match without destabilising Chesterfield's lead.
Barnet pressed for an equaliser in the final quarter and forced Chesterfield into deeper defensive work. Tom Naylor's introduction in the 83rd minute provided additional cover in midfield, and the visitors held their shape. Phillip Chinedu came on in the 89th minute as Barnet sought something late, but time ran short.
Oli Hawkins entered in stoppage time, too late to affect proceedings. Chesterfield saw the game out without significant alarm.
The win keeps Chesterfield's away form looking solid and extends pressure on Barnet, who now face questions about their capacity to break down organised defences when opportunities present themselves early but go unfinished.
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