Neil Barrett's injury-time goal ended Ebbsfleet's run of five straight defeats with a narrow win over Barrow.

The midfielder spurned a fine chance late in the first half when connecting weakly with a header from six yards.

Luke Moore came close for the hosts in the second half but his firmly-struck 18-yard shot was well read and well saved by Barrow goalkeeper Tim Deasy.

And with the game heading for a draw Barrett volleyed home Sasha Opinel's cross for a much-needed win.

Ebbsfleet United: Cronin, Ricketts (Slatter 83), Smith, Charles, Opinel, Murray, Barrett, Stone (Long 55), Purcell, Gash (Ibe 73), Moore. Subs Not Used: Mott, Pooley.

Goals: Barrett 90.

Barrow: Martin (Deasy 46), Jones, McNulty, Pearson, Henney, Sheridan, Winn, Logan, David Brown, Tait, Brodie (Walker 78). Subs Not Used: Kerr, Paul Brown, Thompson.

Att: 1,187

Ref: M Mclaughlin (England).

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