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Barnsley Secures Last-Minute Victory Over Cambridge United at Oakwell
Barnsley edged out Cambridge United 2-1 in a thrilling encounter at Oakwell in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on March 22nd, 2025, in their League One matchday 38 clash. Despite dominating possession with 74%, Barnsley had to fight hard for the three points.
Cambridge United took the lead in the 9th minute with a goal from J. Brophy, assisted by D. Ballard. However, Barnsley’s territorial dominance translated into superior goal-scoring opportunities, registering 15 shots (5 on target) compared to Cambridge United’s 4. The match was fiercely contested, with a total of 22 fouls committed (8 by Barnsley and 14 by Cambridge United).
Tension mounted in the second half, with Cambridge United receiving three yellow cards and Barnsley two. In stoppage time, J. Lewis scored an unassisted goal to equalize and ultimately secure a dramatic victory for the home side. Further late yellow cards for Barnsley (two) and one for Cambridge United added to the intense finale. Despite the flurry of late yellow cards, Barnsley held on to win. The referee for the match was R. Eley.
Substitutions barnsley: at minute 19 J. Bland came in and J. Benson went out., at minute 62 S. Humphrys came in and M. Watters went out., at minute 62 F. Jalo came in and L. Connell went out., at minute 62 J. Russell came in and D. Pines went out., at minute 77 J. Lewis came in and A. Phillips went out.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 66 S. Kaikai came in and D. Ballard went out., at minute 79 D. N’Lundulu came in and J. Stokes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Barnsley
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