Grosvenor Vale played host to a controlled Wealdstone performance as they secured a 2-0 victory against Truro City in a match officiated by referee Aaron Farmer. Wealdstone enjoyed the lion’s share of possession and created the more clear-cut chances throughout the ninety minutes.
The first half was a cautious affair, with both sides struggling to establish a rhythm. The only booking of the match went to Wealdstone’s Dylan Kadji in the 37th minute for a foul. Just as the teams appeared destined to head into the interval with the score level, Enzio Boldewijn found the net in the 45th minute, handing Wealdstone a crucial lead on the stroke of half-time.
Truro City manager John Askey attempted to inject fresh impetus into his side early in the second half, introducing Lirak Hasani for Luke Jephcott in the 56th minute. Wealdstone responded with a substitution of their own in the 65th minute, replacing Max Kretzschmar with Nathan Tshikuna. Further changes followed as Wealdstone sought to tighten their grip on the midfield, with Dominic Hutchinson replacing Omar Mussa in the 73rd minute. Truro City then made a double substitution in the 76th and 80th minutes, with Rekeil Pyke replacing Zac Bell and Jake Taylor coming on for Yassine En-Neyah, respectively, in an attempt to find an equaliser.
Wealdstone maintained their pressure, and their persistence was rewarded in the 85th minute when Dominic Hutchinson, who had come on as a substitute, scored to extend their lead. The home side then made a double substitution in the 82nd minute with Nathan Young-Coombes replacing Sean Jordan Adarkwa and Phillip Chinedu coming on for Micah Obiero.
The final whistle confirmed Wealdstone’s comfortable victory, securing all three points. This result represents a positive start to their season. For Truro City, however, it marks a disappointing beginning, leaving them with work to do as they seek to improve their league standing.
This win places Wealdstone in a promising early position, currently ranked third in the league with 3 points and a goal difference of 2. Meanwhile, Truro City find themselves lower down the table, positioned eighteenth with 0 points and a goal difference of -2. With a game in hand, both teams will be looking to build on this result and improve their standings in the coming weeks. The focus now shifts to their next fixtures as they aim to solidify their respective positions in the National League.