Boreham Wood and Woking served up a five-goal thriller in their FA Cup tie at Meadow Park, with the hosts eventually running out 3-2 winners after a breathless second half.

Match Overview

Boreham Wood started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Tyrone Marsh converted a penalty after a foul on Érico Sousa. Woking responded strongly and equalised midway through the first half through Reece Grego-Cox, who finished neatly from a low cross. The visitors then took the lead just before half-time when a defensive mix-up allowed Padraig Amond to tap in from close range.

The second half was a different story. Boreham Wood came out with renewed urgency and levelled in the 58th minute when Sousa curled a superb effort into the far corner. Both sides had chances to win it, but it was Boreham Wood who found the decisive goal in the 84th minute, Marsh grabbing his second of the game with a close-range header.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Tyrone Marsh converts a penalty to give Boreham Wood the lead.
• 27th minute: Reece Grego-Cox equalises for Woking with a composed finish.
• 43rd minute: Padraig Amond puts Woking ahead after a defensive error.
• 58th minute: Érico Sousa curls in a brilliant equaliser for the hosts.
• 84th minute: Marsh heads home the winner from a corner.

Tactical Story

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard opted for an attacking 4-2-3-1, with Marsh leading the line and Sousa drifting inside from the left. Woking, under manager Michael Doyle, matched them in a 3-5-2 that looked to overload the flanks. The game became a battle of transitions, with both sides committing numbers forward. In the end, Boreham Wood’s superior set-piece threat proved decisive, with Marsh’s winner coming from a corner.

Standout Players

Marsh was the hero for Boreham Wood, showing composure from the spot and predatory instincts for the winner. Sousa was a constant menace, and his equalising goal was a moment of real quality. For Woking, Grego-Cox and Amond caused problems all afternoon, but the visitors were undone by defensive lapses at key moments.

What It Means

Boreham Wood progress to the next round and will be buoyed by their attacking display. Woking exit the competition but can take heart from a spirited performance. The result extends Boreham Wood’s unbeaten run and sets up an intriguing next-round tie. For Woking, the focus returns to the league as they look to climb the table.