Boreham Wood claimed a 2-1 victory over York City on Tuesday evening in a match that swung repeatedly before the hosts eventually held firm.
York made the brighter start. Ollie Pearce put them ahead inside six minutes, and the visitors carried that lead into half-time when Josh Stones added a second just before the break, giving City what appeared to be a commanding position.
Boreham Wood reorganised at the interval and came out with considerably more intent. Lewis Richardson reduced the deficit three minutes into the second half, and the match tightened immediately. Morgan Williams was introduced around the hour mark as the hosts pushed for an equaliser, and the tempo picked up sharply. Josh Stones was dismissed for York in the 61st minute, which shifted the balance further toward Wood.
On 66 minutes, Ollie Banks and Daniel Batty both departed for York, with Malachi Fagan-Walcott also making way, suggesting considerable disruption to their shape. Boreham Wood pressed the advantage. Alex Newby came on at 71 minutes, Leon Ayinde at 75, and Cameron Coxe arrived late to make an immediate impact, scoring in the 78th minute to level at two apiece before converting again at 90 to win it.
Several more substitutions arrived deep in stoppage time for both sides, but the outcome was settled. Boreham Wood's persistence after going two goals down earned them three points they would scarcely have anticipated at the interval.
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