In a contest that remained goalless until the closing stages, Woking secured a significant away victory against Truro City at the Truro Sports Hub. The decisive moments arrived late in the second half, with two goals from substitutes propelling the visitors to a 2-0 win.
The first half was a tentative affair, with neither side able to establish a clear advantage. Truro City, playing on home soil, showed glimpses of attacking intent but found it difficult to penetrate a resolute Woking defence. The visitors, in turn, sought to build play from the back, but genuine scoring opportunities were scarce for both teams. Referee James Durkin maintained control of the match, issuing no bookings in the opening forty-five minutes.
The second half commenced with a similar pattern, as both teams vied for control in the midfield. Woking initiated a tactical change in the 65th minute, introducing Tariq Hinds and Josh Osude in place of Joseph Gbode and Matt Ward, signalling an intention to increase the attacking impetus. Truro City responded with a triple substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing on Will Dean, Ryan Law, and Jack Stretton in an effort to inject fresh energy into their play. Connor Riley-Lowe of Truro City was cautioned with a yellow card in the 66th minute for a foul. Oliver Sanderson of Woking received a yellow card in the 74th minute for a foul.
The deadlock persisted until the 86th minute when Woking’s strategic substitutions proved effective. Substitute Louis Flower, who had entered the field of play just six minutes prior, broke the stalemate by finding the back of the net, giving the visitors the lead. The assist for this goal was provided by Aaron Drewe.
The momentum appeared to shift following the opening goal, and in the 91st minute, Woking extended their advantage. Another substitute, Jack Turner, who had been introduced in the 80th minute, doubled the visitors’ lead. This late double blow left Truro City with an insurmountable task, and the final whistle confirmed a hard-fought victory for Woking. Truro City also made a late substitution in the 88th minute, with Rekeil Pyke replacing Dominic Johnson-Fisher.
This victory sees Woking continue their ascent in the English National League standings, currently occupying 11th place with 38 points. Truro City, meanwhile, remain in a challenging position near the foot of the table, sitting in 22nd place with 24 points, underscoring the significance of this result in their battle for survival.
