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Watford 2 (aet)

John Doolan faces a three-match ban after being sent off as Barnet were beaten by a late goal in extra-time in their Herts Senior Cup semi-final against Watford at Underhill on Monday.

The Bees included seven of the squad who lost at Notts County on Saturday in a strong-looking line-up against what amounted to a Watford reserve side.

And Doolan's dismissal could have serious repercussions for the Bees promotion campaign at a vital stage in the season.

He was given his marching orders by Welwyn referee Mark Halsey, a former Bees goalkeeper, in the 32nd minute following an ill-timed two-footed challenge on Stuart Slater.

The former West Ham and Celtic star was stretchered off and taken to hospital where stitches were inserted in a leg wound.

Watford took an 18th-minute lead through Daniel Greaves, and Barnet equaliser with a header by David McDonald, following a cross by Billy Manuel.

Later, Manuel hit the bar with a free-kick, and in extra-time Ken Charley missed a great chance to settle it.

Then, with two minutes left David Thomas headed Watford's winner.

BARNET: Coggon, Stockley, Manuel, McDonald, Ford, Sawyers, Doolan, Charlery, Devine (Searle 46min), McGleish (Samuels 46min), Simpson (Onwere 75min).

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