Daniel Agyei proved to be the hero for Leyton Orient in their exciting FA Cup encounter with Boreham Wood, scoring a crucial goal to help secure a dramatic victory. The English-born Ghanaian striker found the net in the 48th minute, doubling Orient’s lead following Sonny Perkins’ early strike.

Leyton Orient dominated the first half, with Agyei leading their charge, but Boreham Wood mounted a strong comeback. Late goals from Tyrone Marsh and Charlie O’Connell forced the game into extra time. With Leyton Orient reduced to 10 men after Jayden Sweeney’s red card, the team showed immense resilience, taking the match to penalties.

In the shootout, Diallang Jaiyesimi, Darren Pratley, and Ethan Galbraith, formerly of Manchester United, kept their cool to convert their spot-kicks. Goalkeeper Josh Keeley played a key role, making crucial saves, as Leyton Orient won 4-2 in the shootout to progress to the second round of the competition.

The win sets up a crucial League One clash with Blackpool on November 9th, where Leyton Orient will look to carry this momentum forward.