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 gilt-edged chances to take the lead inside the first 15 minutes, with Ben Knight and Dominic Ball both failing to find the target when presented with clear opportunities. It wasn't until the 25-minute mark that Bromley created their first scoring chance, with Omar Sownunmi's header sailing over the crossbar after beating goalkeeper Jack Walton. Cambridge threatened again on the half-hour mark, this time through Shayne Lavery, whose header from Adam Mayor's cross crashed against the bar. The second half was a slow burner, but it eventually sparked into life when Knight's powerful drive from an angle drew a sharp save from Grant Smith. This prompted a response from the hosts, with Ben Thompson seeing an effort from close range saved by Walton, before Jude Arthurs' follow-up chance was deflected over. With 10 minutes left to play, Smith produced a stunning save to tip Kelland Watts' header over, but despite a late flurry of activity in the goalmouth, neither side could find a breakthrough.