Danilo Orsi penalty snatches valuable late point for Crawley against Barnet

Danilo Orsi’s late penalty rescued a vital point for relegation-threatened Crawley in a 1-1 home draw against Barnet.

Mark Shelton had given the Bees a 56th-minute lead, but striker Orsi kept his cool to score his first goal in thirteen attempts since rejoining the club for a second spell.

Crawley threatened early on when captain Jay Williams has a shot blocked on the line after Orsi had mis-kicked in front of goal.

The Red Devils had a let-off from a corner by the recalled Shelton, with defender Adam Senior putting the ball wide at the far post.

Former Crawley forward Kabongo Tshimanga forced goalkeeper Jacob Chapman to parry his close-range shot as the visitors cranked up the pressure.

Barnet made the breakthrough after 56 minutes when Ryan Glover’s cross was played in by Callum Stead for Shelton to net from close range.

However, Crawley levelled a minute from time when substitute Rhys Browne was adjudged to have brought down Kellan Gordon, and Orsi cooly stepped up to send Cieran Slicker the wrong way from the penalty spot.