"Once more, Bromley faced a change in referee due to another unexpected injury"
Bromley Secure Impressive 2-0 Victory in London Derby
In a thrilling turn of events, Bromley FC, last season's League Two Player of the Year, Michael Cheek's current team, secured a 2-0 victory against Barnet in their first home game of the season. This marks only their second EFL campaign.
The match, held at Shrewsbury, saw Cheek score the first goal for Bromley after 36 minutes. However, the game was halted for the second consecutive weekend due to officiating difficulties. This time, the delay occurred due to the linesman pulling his hamstring.
The club took to social media, asking for anyone in the crowd who is a qualified referee to come forward. Chris Myatt replaced Lee Swabey as the fourth official in the Barnet match, with the latter being forced to withdraw in the 57th minute.
Despite the initial setbacks, the game resumed faster than the previous one, with play resuming by the 61st minute. Substitute Nicke Kabamba scored the second goal for Bromley in the 90th minute, securing a well-deserved win for the team.
The victory saw Bromley move into the top seven of the League Two table. Barnet, on the other hand, remain without a point after also losing at home to Fleetwood last weekend.
Bromley boss Andy Woodman described the delay at Crowd Meadow as "embarrassing". The club has not disclosed the exact reasons for having to ask the crowd for a qualified official twice in a row, but such situations might arise if the designated match officials were unavailable or did not show up, forcing the club to seek a qualified official among the spectators or club members to ensure the match could proceed.
The win against Barnet marks a promising start for Bromley in their second EFL campaign. Fans are eagerly anticipating their next match, hoping for more victories and exciting football.
In the ongoing second EFL campaign, Bromley's football triumph over Barnet was a clear demonstration of their sports prowess, securing a 2-0 victory in the London derby. Despite the half-time suspension due to a linesman's injury, the team managed to regain momentum post-resumption, with Nicke Kabamba scoring the second goal in the final minute, further solidifying their sports dominance.
