Since Cambridge United performed better and better in League One, the number of followers on Cambridge United's official account has shown geometric growth, successfully exceeding 1 million! This number is almost comparable to a top-tier Premier League team!
Three days later, Cambridge United welcomed a make-up match in the English League One, with the opponent being Gillingham, ranked twenty-second.
In this battle, Cambridge United rotated most of its main players, as the main players' physical consumption in the Wembley battle was very high.
Barnet currently has 94 League points, and with two fewer rounds played, they lead Swansea by 5 points and Nottingham Forest by 8 points, while the League has already progressed to 41 rounds. Barring any surprises, Cambridge United can win the top two spots and directly advance, so Huang Hao has enough capital to rotate.
After 90 minutes, Cambridge United drew 2-2 with the home team at Priestfield Stadium. In this match, upon seeing Cambridge United field a substitute lineup, Gillingham erupted with a strong will to survive. After Lewandowski and Tutanda scored two goals for Cambridge United, they relied on their tenacious perseverance to equalize with two goals and take away one point.
In terms of schedule, Cambridge United's next five rounds, including the make-up match, are six rounds against relatively strong opponents. Cambridge United will face Swansea, Bristol Rovers, Millwall, Brighton, Nottingham Forest, and Walsall successively. Every match is a tough battle, but fortunately, Cambridge United's previous lead was huge, so they won't suffer a collapse in the black three minutes. Now it just depends on whether Cambridge United can seize the opportunity and directly advance in the top two.
Because the FA Cup matches delayed two League rounds, Cambridge United was exceptionally busy this April. Just two days later, they hosted Swansea, who were second in the standings, at Abbey Stadium. Another tough nut to crack!
After the kick-off, Swansea, who quickly got into rhythm, began to attack Cambridge United's goal.
In the ninth minute of the first half, goalkeeper Darious van der Hoorn leaped high and directly caught Bennett's cross in the air. He immediately launched a counterattack, kicking the ball directly into Cambridge United's backfield with a big kick!
Swansea striker Jason Scotland snatched the ball successfully in front of Hawkins, then passed it to Paul Anderson nearby, while he ran towards Cambridge United's penalty area.
Anderson shielded the ball, waiting for Joe Allen to surge up the left wing. The two skillfully used a one-two to directly dribble past the wing defenders Cole and Bennett!
Allen, who had advanced to Cambridge United's left corner, calmly passed the ball into the goal area without any interference!
At the crucial moment, Hawkins was out of position again! The unmarked Anderson almost kicked the ball into the goal in front of Pantilimon! Swansea took the lead just 10 minutes into the match! 1-0!
After Cambridge United kicked off from the center circle, they immediately organized a counterattack!
Suxi carried the ball into Swansea's half, then made a direct 45-degree diagonal long pass, finding Dzeko in the penalty area!
Dzeko held off Ashley Williams in front of him and headed the ball directly towards the goal!
The ball successfully passed through van der Hoorn's fingertips but hit the left post of the goal!
Angel Rangel, who came to clear, immediately kicked the ball out of bounds, and Swansea escaped a disaster!
Subsequently, Swansea retaliated. After intercepting Cambridge United's attack, they immediately counterattacked! In almost the same position, Scotland received a long pass from Leon Britton, dribbled past Mark Bola, and created a one-on-one opportunity!
Facing Pantilimon's block, Scotland chose to push the ball into the near corner, and the ball slid wide of the goal!
In the 24th minute, Cambridge United won a free kick in midfield.
Wilshere lofted the ball directly into Swansea's penalty area, causing a scramble!
Suxi got the cleared ball outside the big penalty area and quickly transferred it to Bennett on the right wing!
Facing the dense defense in front of the penalty area, Bennett could only turn his back to shield the ball, then kicked it back outside the big penalty area line!
Cole, running, shot furiously at the ball!
The ball was powerful! It went directly into the top left corner of the goal! A worldie!!!
Cambridge United equalized the score!
In the first half, both sides were tied. And at the start of the second half, Swansea suffered a blow!
In the 46th minute, Cambridge United won a free kick on the right side of the penalty area, and Bennett kicked the ball towards the far post of Swansea's goal!
Hawkins, who conceded a goal in the first half, redeemed himself, outjumping everyone and heading the ball into the goal! 1-2, Cambridge United completed the comeback!
After Swansea kicked off from the center circle, they had just passed the ball twice when Mark Bola intercepted it! He immediately passed it forward!
At the crucial moment, Swansea defender Garry Monk's header deviated from his intended direction! It landed directly at Dzeko's feet!
Dzeko cut diagonally into the penalty area and took a left-footed shot! The ball hit the post again!
God seemed to be deliberately teasing Swansea fans, making their recently settled hearts race again!
Because the ball bounced back to Dzeko's feet again!
Dzeko shot with both feet, this time using his right foot, and shot the ball towards the goal again!
The ball went into the right side of the goal! 1-3! Cambridge United scored another goal!
Cambridge United scored two goals in three minutes, showing great dominance!
In the 56th minute, Swansea attacked the front field, and McGhee, at the moment he was tackled by MacKenzie, passed the ball to Scotland!
And Hawkins, at this moment, seemed to have his soul leave his body! He watched helplessly as Scotland flashed past him!
As an excellent striker, the Trinidad and Tobago striker Scotland obviously would not miss such an opportunity! Facing Pantilimon, he directly pushed the ball into the far corner and scored! 2-3! Swansea pulled one back!
Huang Hao's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Although Hawkins scored a goal for Cambridge United, two obvious mistakes made Huang Hao a little doubtful about his arrangements for next season. He immediately substituted him with Longolo.
Thus, Cambridge United maintained a slight lead and battled Swansea until the 80th minute. Swansea won a corner kick opportunity.
Britton's corner kick had a clear outswing, and the ball quickly slid across the penalty area, landing at the far post!
Garry Monk held off Tutanda and headed the ball back to the center, and Morrison, without waiting for the ball to land, had already jumped from his spot. After adjusting his balance in the air with his left leg, he directly swung his right foot and volleyed the ball into the goal!!! 3-3! Swansea equalized!
Since the FA Cup semi-final, Cambridge United has drawn two consecutive matches, and their lead has expanded to 6 points!
"Cambridge United Lacks Stamina in the Later Stages! Two Rounds Without a Win!"
"Championship Suspense Returns! Swansea Sees Hope of Reversal!"
After drawing with Swansea, Cambridge United still has five League rounds left, while Swansea currently has only four matches remaining. The two teams are currently separated by 6 points, and Cambridge United has a goal difference of 16 more than their opponent. Basically, as long as Cambridge United wins two more matches, the League One championship will essentially be theirs.
That's why Huang Hao found the media's fuss a bit incomprehensible. However, the team's recent form did make him a little worried, wondering if the lads were too fatigued.
In the 43rd round of the League, Cambridge United played away. This time they would face Millwall, who were twentieth in the standings. Although their ranking was relatively low, the pressure was not small, as Millwall was only 1 point behind the teams below them, and their desire to avoid relegation was strong.
In the 22nd minute, Cambridge United's Bennett took a corner kick, and Vardy, after getting the ball outside, directly passed it to Dzeko in the penalty area.
At this time, Ogbete, who was marking Dzeko, was a full meter away from him!
So Dzeko calmly chose to push the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal!
However, the ball accurately hit the left post, and then was smothered by goalkeeper Cooper!
Six minutes later, Cambridge United won another corner kick, and Bennett was still the one to take it.
This time Bennett kicked the ball directly near the penalty spot!
Zhu Lu understood perfectly, retreating one step from the penalty area in advance, and after the ball arrived, he immediately swung his foot!
The ball hit Cooper directly! Then it bounced onto Longolo, who had not yet had time to leave the penalty area! Longolo graciously accepted the gift! He directly lifted his leg and deflected the ball into Millwall's goal! Cambridge United successfully took the lead!
After conceding the goal, Millwall accelerated their offensive rhythm, even pressing Cambridge United into their own half!
In the 33rd minute, Millwall won a free kick on the right side of the penalty area.
Left winger Collins stood alone in front of the ball, refusing his teammates' cooperation.
Collins aimed at the goal while slowly backing up, stopping after backing up about 3 meters.
Run-up, shot!!! The ball whistled past the right side of the crossbar, and the huge sighs and applause of Millwall fans followed.
At the start of the second half, Travis, who got the ball on the wing, dribbled the ball all the way to the right byline with Longolo's accompaniment, then made a curving cross, sending the ball to the far post!
Millwall's star player Hilton, despite being sandwiched by Suxi and Zhu Lu, still managed to win the ball and shoot forcefully!
The ball hit the top of the crossbar and flew out of bounds! Followed by another round of sighs.
Cambridge United's players were clearly a bit inhibited today, and after taking the lead, they almost put all their energy into defense.
And today's Lady Luck did not seem to be on Millwall's side. Although they had far more shooting opportunities than Cambridge United, the number of shots on target was still 0 at this point.
The saying "all thunder and no rain" probably describes the current situation!
Soon, Millwall midfielder Harper got the ball in the center, dribbled past Cole and MacKenzie consecutively, then burst into the penalty area, and took another shot!
The ball once again went off target, flying out of bounds from the right side of the goal! Millwall fans were still sighing!
Unbeknownst to them, the match had already reached the 84th minute. This time Millwall won a free kick outside the big penalty area on the left side. Putz, with almost no run-up, still chose to shoot directly!
The left post came to Cambridge United's rescue! This time it blocked Millwall's shot!
Pantilimon quickly pressed the ball under him, and then lay down for 20 seconds to calm himself down!
Beep, beep, beep~~~ Referee Charles blew the final whistle! Millwall ultimately failed to break through Cambridge United's goal and had to accept the reality of a 0-1 defeat.
On April 23rd, Cambridge United lost 1-2 to Brighton in a make-up match. With 3 League rounds remaining, Cambridge United still led Swansea by 6 points.