The Truro City versus Sutton United match at the Truro Sports Hub proved to be a dramatic affair, with Sutton United ultimately securing a 3-2 victory in a contest that went down to the wire. Truro City mounted a spirited comeback, threatening to snatch a point from the visitors.
The opening period was characterised by a cautious approach from both sides as they sought to establish dominance. However, just before the interval, Sutton United found a breakthrough. In the 45th minute, Jayden Harris opened the scoring, giving his team a 1-0 lead at half-time.
Sutton United extended their advantage shortly after the restart. In the 51st minute, Kai Jennings doubled the lead, converting a pass from Hayden Muller to make it 2-0.
Truro City, however, refused to concede defeat. Their persistence was rewarded in the 63rd minute when Lirak Hasani reduced the deficit, finishing a chance created by Connor Riley-Lowe. This goal galvanised the home support and injected renewed belief into the Truro team.
The momentum had clearly shifted, and Truro City capitalised. In the 81st minute, Lirak Hasani completed his brace, again set up by Connor Riley-Lowe, to draw the scores level at 2-2.
Sutton United responded swiftly to regain the lead. Just two minutes later, in the 83rd minute, Kai Jennings scored his second goal of the match, assisted by Lewis Simper, to restore Sutton United’s advantage at 3-2.
Despite a late push from Truro City in search of an equaliser, Sutton United held firm to secure the three points. The match saw two yellow cards issued. Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain of Truro City received a booking in the 79th minute for a foul, followed by Tyler Harvey in the 80th minute, also for a foul.
Following this result, Truro City remain in 24th place in the English National League standings, with 12 points from 20 games. They have recorded three wins, three draws, and fourteen defeats, with a goal difference of -18. Sutton United climb to 19th place with 19 points from their 20 matches, having secured four wins, seven draws, and nine defeats, and a goal difference of -8.