Bucks 0 Barrow 2

AFC Telford United fell at the last hurdle as they missed out on a place in the in the Blue Square North play-off final.

Bucks 0 Barrow 2AFC Telford United fell at the last hurdle as they missed out on a place in the in the Blue Square North play-off final.

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Their second 2-0 defeat in a row to Barrow saw them defeated 4-0 on aggregate.

The heartache started with an own goal by Dave Roberts and was sealed with a goal from Paul Tait.

In between Telford hurled themselves at the Barrow goal, with Asa Charlton and Ian Holmes going close.

But it is in-form Barrow, who extended their unbeaten run to 20 games, who will face Stalybridge Celtic in the play-off final on Friday.

Read the full match report in today's Shropshire Star

<a href=Lee Moore drops to his knees." class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="289" src="http://www.shropshirestar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/5bucks1.jpg" title="Lee Moore drops to his knees." width="450"/>Lee Moore drops to his knees as Telford bow out.nextpageBarrow players celebrate as Telford's on-loan defender Dave Roberts puts the ball through his own net.Barrow players celebrate as Telford's on-loan defender Dave Roberts puts the ball through his own net.

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The Telford bench is an unhappy place to be after Barrow take a 1-0 lead.The Telford bench is an unhappy place to be after Barrow take a 1-0 lead.

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Telford go close but Barrow keeper Tim Deasy claws the ball away from Ian Holmes and Asa Charlton.Telford go close but Barrow keeper Tim Deasy claws the ball away from Ian Holmes and Asa Charlton.

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Telford's on-loan forward Ian Holmes watches as his shot is smothered by Barrow keeper Tim Deasy.Telford's on-loan forward Ian Holmes watches as his shot is blocked by the Barrow keeper.

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Bucks striker Michael Husbands reacts after Barrow's second goal ended any play-off final hopesBucks striker Michael Husbands reacts after Barrow's second goal ended any play-off final hopes.

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AFC Telford United assistant manager Larry Chambers thanks the fans at the end of the match.AFC Telford United assistant manager Larry Chambers thanks the fans at the end of the match.

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Young Telford fans surround captain Jimmy Turner after the final whistle.Young Telford fans surround captain Jimmy Turner after the final whistle.

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