Boreham Wood's dream of promotion to the EFL ended in heartbreak at Wembley as Rochdale won 3-1 in a penalty shootout after coming from 2-0 down to equalize in the dying seconds of added time. The Wood's second promotion final defeat at Wembley comes eight years after their first, when Garrard's side were stung by 10-man Tranmere, though he told BBC Three Counties Radio this defeat hurts even more. He said: "I thought I liked Wembley but I'm not a fan of it. I've been here twice now and not been victorious." The irony of Rochdale scoring so late is incredible. What they have achieved this season, they deserve to go up with York. If there's footballing Gods, that's what should happen. I don't begrudge Jimmy McNulty in any way, shape or form. He's done fantastic this year. The title race was incredible. It's the home of football, I thought my team-talk was brilliant, our boys put on a performance and showcased their ability. I am oozing with pride because they are a fantastic group of humans and it upsets me we have been unable to do the job." Abdul Abdulmalik shone on the big stage with a goal and an assist, but Garrard says the club 'hold the cards' when it comes to keeping hold of their best players.