West Ham United got their 2023/24 pre-season off to a comfortable start as the Hammers claimed a 4-1 win at National League side Boreham Wood.
Two goals in either half was enough for David Moyes' men to secure victory in their first match of a busy pre-season schedule, with striker Danny Ings opening the scoring with a curling, first-time effort on 25 minutes.
The Irons doubled the advantage on the stroke of half-time when Pablo Fornals whipped in a tremendous cross, which was met by the oncoming Kamarai Swyer. The midfielder's late, bursting run permitted him to meet the ball with a powerful header, securing a two-goal lead at the interval.
Substitute Jarrod Bowen added the third from close range on 78 minutes, tapping in Conor Coventry's rocketed, low cross, before fellow substitute Gideon Kodua added West Ham's fourth with the goal of the evening; controlling Bowen's lofted pass with his chest before sweetly netting on the volley.
There was still time for Boreham Wood to add a late consolation. The hosts found their finish through Femi Ilesanmi, whose swerving shot from distance deceived Joseph Anang in the West Ham goal.
Check out full highlights from our 4-1 win in the video player above!
