A closely contested National League match at the Jakemans Community Stadium saw Boston United secure a 2-1 victory over Wealdstone, a result driven by second-half goals and strategic substitutions. The win earned the home side a crucial three points.
The first half ended goalless, but the tactical contest between Boston’s Graham Coughlan and Wealdstone’s Sam Cox was already apparent. At half-time, Boston United introduced Kieren Donnelly in place of Arjan Singh, a tactical change intended to add impetus to their attack.
Shortly after the interval, Boston United took the lead in the 48th minute. Lenell John-Lewis scored, with the assist provided by Kieren Donnelly. Just prior to the goal, in the 46th minute, Wealdstone’s Anthony Georgiou received a yellow card.
Wealdstone responded with a double substitution in the 61st minute, as Daniel Nkrumah and Dominic Hutchinson replaced Sean Jordan Adarkwa and Jack Cook respectively, in an attempt to shift the game’s dynamic. Boston United then replaced goalscorer Lenell John-Lewis with Jordy Hiwula-Mayifuila in the 63rd minute.
In the 69th minute, the visitors equalised through Micah Obiero, who was assisted by Phillip Chinedu. Earlier, in the 56th minute, Wealdstone’s Jack Cook had been shown a yellow card.
Boston United retook the lead in the 79th minute when Greg Sloggett scored, assisted by Jordy Hiwula-Mayifuila, who had been brought on as a substitute earlier in the second half. Wealdstone then made another substitution in the 78th minute, with Max Kretzschmar replacing Omar Mussa.
During the closing stages, Boston United brought on Rocco Coyle for Ben Grist in the 85th minute to reinforce their defence. Wealdstone made a final change in the 90th minute, introducing Sakariya Hassan for Anthony Georgiou.
The result sees Boston United move to 14th in the league table with 6 points, while Wealdstone are in 7th place with 9 points.
