Boreham Wood drew 1-1 with Everton U21 in the National League Cup on Wednesday before losing a dramatic penalty shootout 4-2. Zach Brunt's 89th-minute penalty cancelled out Omari Benjamin's 73rd-minute opener to force extra time at Meadow Park.
Everton's youngsters took the lead when Benjamin finished from a Harry Foster assist. The Wood pressed and were rewarded late when Brunt converted from the spot. The game then moved into a frantic period of extra time where both sides traded penalties.
Shootout sees Everton U21 prevail
Ten penalties were exchanged in a sudden-death shootout. Everton converted four to Boreham Wood's two to secure the extra point. Brunt and Tom White scored for the hosts, while Benjamin, Charlie Loney, Lewis Gardner and Elijah Carrington netted for Everton. Ryan Booty and Chris O'Connell saw their efforts saved for Boreham Wood.
Discipline and changes shape frantic encounter
Six yellow cards were shown in a physical match. Boreham Wood made a double change at half-time, introducing O'Connell and Owen Bainbridge. Brunt's introduction in the 69th minute proved key, as the midfielder scored and was later booked. The result does not detract from the club's outstanding league form, where they sit first in the National League with 23 points from nine games.
The Wood now turn their focus back to the league, where they travel to face 23rd-placed Solihull Moors on Saturday.
