National League new boys Truro beaten by Wealdstone
Wealdstone had earlier hit the crossbar through forward Sean Adarkwa's effort from distance.
Truro, who were National League South champions last term, conceded again five minutes from time as substitute Dom Hutchinson sealed the hosts' win by firing into the bottom corner.
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