1. Trophy runneth over.
After wins in the previous rounds over Chippenhan Town and Taunton Town, Torquay United's involvement in the FA Trophy came to an end against Barnet. It's a far cry from the first time that the Gulls entered the competition in the 2007-08 season when they reached the final - losing to Ebbsfleet United. Nevertheless it leaves United free to concentrate on their league campaign and retaining their National League status.
2. United denied by the woodwork twice.
Twice in the first half, United were denied by the woodwork. The first occasion came in the fourth minute when leading scorer Aaron Jarvis hit the bar - shortly after Harry Smith had given the Bees the lead.
Then, in first half injury time, early sub Tope Fadahunsi struck the post after being teed up by Jarvis. Had these both gone in we could well have been looking at a 3-2 win for the Gulls - a popular scoreline in this fixture.
3. Gary Johnson forced into an early change.
An injury to Newport County loanee Lewis Collins forced United boss Gary Johnson into a 28th substitute as Sutton United loanee Tope Fadahunsi entered the fray in place of the former Wales Under-21 forward.
Fadahunsi struck the post in first half injury time, after being teed up by Aaron Jarvis, and got very little change out of Barnet's three centre backs in the second half.
4. Kieron Evans is off the mark.
Cardiff City loanee Kieron Evans finally got off the mark for the Gulls when his 56th minute crept past Barnet keeper Laurie Walker into the corner of the net. Although it did appear did Shaun Donnellan got a final touch on it Evans' initial effort was on target, so therefore it should be accredited to him.
Hopefully he can score a few more between now and the end of the season.
5. Plenty of graft, but need more craft.
While United's effort cannot be faulted, the Gulls do need to show more creativity in the final third. Brett McGavin made his return to the side - after several weeks out injured - and he looked comfortable in possession and kept the ball well, but United need him to play the kind of passes that could unlock an opposition defence. Also, Dillon De Silva needs to be given the licence to run at defenders more and whip in dangerous crosses.
6. We go again next week in the league.
Next week the two sides will reconvene at Plainmoor for a league encounter. It will be interesting to see how both Gary Johnson and Dean Brennan, the Barnet manager, approach the game - and to see whether or not they both learned anything from their initial meeting.
