Dagenham & Redbridge 1:2 Boreham Wood — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Zak Brunt scored once and ran the midfield as Boreham Wood beat Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 in a Club Friendly, though with no next fixture scheduled the result stands as a sharp pre-season statement. The visitors dominated from the outset, and by the half-hour mark they had the lead to show for it.

The game turned decisively across four minutes either side of the half-hour. Zak Brunt put Boreham Wood ahead on 31 minutes with an unassisted strike, and before Dagenham could regroup, Lewis Richardson doubled the lead on 34 minutes. The home side pulled one back through Archie Tamplin on 88 minutes, but it was too little, too late.

Possession told the story: Boreham Wood monopolised the ball with 75% against Dagenham & Redbridge's 25%, and they also led corners 3-1, reflecting total control that the scoreline barely captures. Zak Brunt was the standout — a 9.15 rating and a goal from midfield made him the game's defining performer. CheckLive's model rated Boreham Wood the clearer side, and the result confirmed that prediction. No next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Dagenham & Redbridge vs Boreham Wood?

Dagenham & Redbridge 1-2 Boreham Wood (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Zak Brunt (31') for Boreham Wood; Lewis Richardson (34') for Boreham Wood; Archie Tamplin (88') for Dagenham & Redbridge.

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