Eastbourne Borough FC secured a vital 1-0 win on the road against Truro City FC, with Alfie Pavey’s second-half header proving decisive in a hard-fought encounter. Borough’s resilience and determination were on full display, with goalkeeper Holter delivering a man-of-the-match performance to keep a clean sheet. A special thank you goes to the loyal fans who made the long journey to Truro and supported the team.

The match began with both sides lively, as Truro posed the first threat in the 2nd minute with a deflected shot that almost caught Holter off guard, but he reacted well to claim the ball. Eastbourne soon settled and created their first chance in the 5th minute when Klass played in Sesay, whose cross towards Alexander was cleared by the Truro defence. However, the early exchanges were halted when Carter was forced off with an injury in the 13th minute, replaced by Johnson.

The game became more of a midfield battle as the half progressed, with Truro trying to create openings from set pieces. In the 31st minute, a controversial moment saw a Truro goal disallowed after Holter was impeded when attempting to claim a high ball. Borough weathered the pressure and defended resolutely, with Diarra making several key blocks to prevent Truro from capitalising on their opportunities. Despite the pressure, the teams went into the break with the score level.

Eastbourne came out with renewed energy in the second half, and it didn’t take long for the breakthrough to come. In the 56th minute, Klass dribbled past three defenders before laying the ball off to Alexander, whose cross to the back post was acrobatically kept in by Clarke. Pavey was perfectly positioned to nod the ball home, sending the travelling Borough fans into celebration.

Truro responded by piling on the pressure, forcing a series of saves from Holter, who was in inspired form. His double save in the 90th+3 minute, denying Riley-Lowe and then stopping a header from a corner, preserved Borough’s lead in a tense finish. Despite the home side’s onslaught, Eastbourne held on for a crucial three points, with the players showing great character and defensive discipline throughout the match.

This victory was a testament to Eastbourne’s determination, and the team remains grateful to the supporters who made the long journey to back the boys.