The final slot for the Premier promotion will be Sunderland! The second half automatic round will be back in the Top League for the first time in nine seasons
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The promotion playoff final for the Championship (England 2nd Division) was held on the 24th, with ~ winning against ~ and being promoted to the Premier League next season.
In the championship, Leeds, who finished first place this season, and Burnley, second-placed in the Premier League, have already been automatically promoted. The promotion playoffs were held, where teams from 3rd to 6th place compete for the remaining spot.
Sheffield United, who is third in the season, faced sixth place Bristol City in the semi-finals, and won the two matches in a total of 6-0. Sunderland, fourth-placed in the match against fifth-placed Coventry, scored a dramatic winning goal in the second half of extra time in the second leg, winning a close match and progressing to the final.
The promotional playoff final between Sheffield United and Sunderland will be held at the holy land of Wembley Stadium. In the 25th minute, Sheffield United took the lead with a counter attack. Gustavo Haemel dribbled up the left side and attracted the defender, then passed the ball to Tyrees Campbell, who ran in the center. Campbell checked the goalkeeper's position and calmly swung it into the goal.
Sheffield United's lead led the game, and Sunderland tied the game in the 76th minute. Then, Sunderland managed to make a comeback in the second half's additional time, when it seemed like they would enter an extra time. Tom Watson cut a pass mistake in the enemy territory and then shot a mid-range shot. The mid-range shot was fired with his right foot and was sucked into the goal.
The score then went on without moving and time was up. Sunderland won 2-1 and is now back in the Premier League after nine seasons.
【Score】
Sheffield United 1-2 Sunderland
[Scoreser]
1-0 25 minutes Tyrees Campbell (Sheffield U)
1-1 76 minutes Elisel Mayenda (Sunderland)
1-2 90 minutes + 5 minutes Tom Watson (Sunderland)
