In a closely contested encounter at The Shay Stadium, FC Halifax Town secured a vital victory against Truro City, claiming all three points with a dramatic late breakthrough. The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute, when William Harris found the back of the net, assisted by AJ Warburton, to break the deadlock and seal a hard-fought 1-0 win.
The match, officiated by referee Robert Massey-Ellis, showcased the competitive spirit of the English National League. Both teams battled intensely throughout, with tactical decisions and individual contributions influencing the flow of the game. Truro City, managed by John Askey, made an early substitution in the second half, introducing Dominic Johnson-Fisher for Freddie Issaka in the 55th minute, seemingly aiming to bolster their attacking threat.
FC Halifax Town, under the guidance of Adam Lakeland, responded with a tactical change of their own in the 64th minute, bringing on Angelo Capello in place of Owen Bray. Truro City made a further alteration shortly after, with Tyler Harvey replacing Rekeil Pyke as they sought to find an offensive advantage. The visitors continued to make changes, introducing Will Dean for Shaun Donnellan in the 72nd minute, and Halifax countered by substituting Kieron Morris for David Kawa in the 73rd minute. As the game progressed towards its conclusion, both managers utilised their benches, with Halifax bringing on Jack Jenkins for Josh Hmami and Jevon Mills for Thierry Latty-Fairweather in the 81st minute.
Despite the numerous substitutions, the stalemate persisted until the final moments. The match was characterised by a resolute defensive display from both sides, with clear-cut scoring opportunities proving scarce for the majority of the contest. FC Halifax Town, in particular, demonstrated resilience, absorbing periods of pressure from Truro City.
The disciplinary record saw Adam Alimi-Adetoro of FC Halifax Town cautioned in the 85th minute for a foul, reflecting the heightened intensity and physicality as the match drew to a close.
This significant victory enables FC Halifax Town to strengthen their standing in the league table, maintaining their pursuit of a playoff position. Truro City, meanwhile, remain in a difficult situation towards the lower reaches of the table, with this result offering little relief to their relegation concerns. The three points secured at home will be invaluable for Halifax as they continue their promotion aspirations.
