Defences were on top as Barnet were held to a goalless draw by Cambridge United at the Hive.

The Bees grew into the game against the U’s but found an organised visiting backline too hard to break down in this League Two fixture.

Curtis Weston crashed a shot against the crossbar in the first half and that was as close as either side came on a frustrating afternoon of football.

Cambridge appealed for a handball against Bira Dembele but the referee shook his head and waved play on as it finished all square.

Barnet’s busy fixture list continues on Tuesday night as they return to action at Yeovil in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.