Truro City secured a come-from-behind victory against Braintree Town in a National League South fixture at Cressing Road on Saturday. The home side, still recovering from their recent FA Cup elimination, opened the scoring in the eighth minute through Courtney Senior. The goal followed a low cross from new signing Saleem Akanbi, which Senior converted at the far post to give Braintree an early advantage.

Truro responded swiftly, leveling the match before halftime. Connor Riley-Lowe delivered an accurate set-piece that found Max Kinsey, who headed the ball past Braintree goalkeeper Ben Hughes to even the scoreline.

The decisive moment came shortly after the second half began. Following a denied penalty claim by Truro, midfielder Luke Jephcott sent in a corner kick that Will Dean met with a downward header, putting the visitors ahead.

Braintree intensified their efforts to find an equalizer but were thwarted by several crucial saves from Truro goalkeeper Aidan Stone. Among the key moments was a save following a clearance attempt by one of Stone’s own defenders under pressure from a Braintree free-kick. Stone then preserved Truro’s lead deep into stoppage time with a dramatic stop on a shot from George Evans amid a frantic goalmouth scramble triggered by a long throw.

Truro’s resilience and defensive organisation secured a valuable away win, allowing them to claim three points and maintain momentum after a challenging start to their campaign.