Barnet 2-1 FC Halifax Town
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Barnet beat Halifax Town to secure their first National League win since October 13 and improve their survival hopes.
On-loan York United forward Michael Petrasso fired the Bees ahead in the 32nd minute when his low drive found the bottom corner for his fifth goal of the season.
The hosts doubled their advantage in the 45th minute through a stunning strike from Anthony Wordsworth, which left Halifax goalkeeper Sam Johnson with no chance.
There was still time for Jeff King to halve the deficit for Halifax before half-time from a tight angle but the visitors could not find the equaliser as Barnet won in league action for the first time in 15 games.
The north London club move off the foot of the table and are now six points from safety.
Match report supplied by PA Media.