Stevenage’s Dramatic Victory Over Wycombe

Stevenage secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Wycombe in the Carabao Cup, with manager Alex Revell praising his players for meeting the high standards he set for the new season. The Boro's progress to the second round was sealed by Josh Magennis' late goal, coming just as the match seemed destined for a penalty shootout.

The victory marked Stevenage’s first Carabao Cup appearance since 2016 and came in an impressive display that saw them overcome their League One opponents at Adams Park. Despite Wycombe's spirited response to falling behind in the 27th minute, both teams struggled to find the net until Magennis' decisive header in the final moments.

Manager’s Praise and Future Plans

Following the game, Revell expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance: 'For us, we wanted to set a standard, and we have certain demands to maintain what we achieved last year and try to be better,' he told reporters. 'There's no better feeling than winning.'

The manager also highlighted Magennis' contribution, noting that his summer signing came off the bench to secure the victory: 'Really pleased for Josh, he's worked really hard. When you get good delivery and timing, and somebody wants to score a goal, it’s a great ending to the game for us.'

Revell emphasized the importance of maintaining their winning mentality as they prepare for further challenges in the new season: 'We just have to get our head down and keep doing what we've been doing throughout pre-season, working as hard as we can to keep improving. Tonight, there were signs of that as well, and we'll look to keep that winning mentality going.'

Wycombe’s Disappointment

Wycombe manager Michael Duff expressed disappointment with his side's performance, particularly their inability to capitalize on early chances: 'The players said it themselves at halftime, we need to be better in both boxes,' he told reporters. 'We missed a load of chances and given them a really, really cheap goal.'

Duff acknowledged the difficulty faced by Wycombe but emphasized that his team must improve their execution if they are to compete effectively: 'Ultimately, they didn't execute what we wanted in terms of being better in both boxes; that's why we've ended up losing the game.'