Bromley Miss Opportunity for Promotion After Goalless Draw with Cambridge

Bromley's bid for promotion to League One has been put on hold following a 0-0 draw with Cambridge United at Hayes Lane. Cambridge had two clear chances to take the lead within the first 15 minutes, with Ben Knight and Dominic Ball both missing opportunities. Knight failed to convert when one-on-one with Grant Smith, while Ball's shot from Liam Bennett's cross sailed inches wide. It wasn't until the 25-minute mark that Bromley created their first scoring chance, with Omar Sownunmi's header clearing the crossbar after beating goalkeeper Jack Walton. Cambridge had another chance to break the deadlock on the half-hour mark, but Shayne Lavery's header from Adam Mayor's cross hit the bar. The second half was slow to gain momentum, but Knight's powerful drive from an angle forced a sharp save from Grant Smith, prompting a response from the hosts. Ben Thompson's close-range effort was saved by Walton, and Jude Arthurs' follow-up attempt was deflected over. With 10 minutes remaining, Grant Smith made a crucial save to tip Kelland Watts' header over the bar. Despite a late scramble in front of goal, neither team could find a breakthrough. The Super 6 competition offers a £250,000 prize, and entry is free. The deadline for submissions is 3 pm on Saturday.