Gateshead won 0-1 away at Boreham Wood on Saturday afternoon, a result that reflected their control across large portions of the contest.
Leon Ayinde gave the visitors the lead on 12 minutes, finishing with enough conviction to suggest Gateshead had come prepared to press early. Boreham Wood struggled to respond with any real structure, and by the time Fenton John was involved in a first-half incident at 38 minutes, the home side were already chasing the game.
The second half opened with further Gateshead momentum. Zak Brunt and Kenton Richardson both featured in the action around the interval, and the visitors looked capable of extending their advantage. Boreham Wood introduced Levi Amantchi and Ethan Moore simultaneously around the hour mark, and Sam Bowen followed shortly after, clear signs that the home management recognised the need for something different.
Regan Booty entered proceedings at 62 minutes as Gateshead continued to rotate, while Billy Chadwick and Callum Reynolds came on in the latter stages. Joe Newton was involved late at 83 minutes, though by that point the result was long settled.
Boreham Wood generated little in the way of clear opportunities throughout. Their substitutions brought fresh legs but no change in the pattern of play. Gateshead defended their lead with organisation and absorbed whatever pressure came their way without notable difficulty.
A professional away performance. Gateshead took their chance and protected it.
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