Truro City secured a vital victory at the Truro Sports Hub, edging out Yeovil Town by a single goal to nil in a hard-fought English National League encounter. The decisive moment arrived in the 17th minute when Tyler Harvey found the back of the net, his strike proving to be the only goal of the contest.
The match, officiated by referee Martin Ross, saw both sides battling for supremacy. Truro City, managed by John Askey, appeared intent on controlling the tempo of the game from the outset, patiently building attacks. Yeovil Town, under the guidance of Billy Rowley, looked to exploit turnovers and launch swift counter-offensives.
The breakthrough for the home side came midway through the first half. A period of sustained pressure culminated in a well-worked move that fell to Tyler Harvey. His clinical finish broke the deadlock, sending the Truro City faithful into raptures. This goal would ultimately prove to be the difference.
Following the goal, Yeovil Town responded with increased urgency. In the 65th minute, Billy Rowley made a double substitution, with Tahvon Campbell being replaced by Harvey Greenslade and Joshua Tobin making way for Aaron Jarvis, signalling an intent to bolster the attacking threat. A further change followed in the 69th minute, as James Plant was substituted for Andrew Oluwabori, indicating a push for greater offensive penetration.
Despite these changes, Truro City’s defence held firm, demonstrating a resolute commitment to protecting their lead. As the match wore on, the intensity remained high, with neither side willing to concede ground.
In the latter stages of the game, Andrew Oluwabori of Yeovil Town received a yellow card in the 84th minute for a foul, underscoring the physical nature of the encounter.
The final whistle confirmed a crucial three points for Truro City. Prior to this match, Truro City occupied 24th position in the English National League standings with 15 points from 23 games. This win, taking them to 18 points, offers a potential boost in their battle to climb the table. Yeovil Town, meanwhile, sat in 14th place with 27 points from their 23 outings. This defeat will do little to improve their league position. Truro City are currently on a winning streak of one game, whilst Yeovil Town are on a losing streak of two games and have failed to score in their last two matches.
