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Braintree's Cup Dream Ends in Penalty Shootout Agony
28 Jan
Summary
- Braintree Town lost a dramatic National League Cup quarter-final on penalties.
- Goalkeeper Mason Terry scored a late equalizer, forcing the shootout.
- The team faces a crucial home game against Eastleigh this Saturday.
Braintree Town's journey in the National League Cup concluded dramatically in a quarter-final penalty shootout defeat against Truro. Despite an arduous 690-mile round trip undertaken by 23 loyal supporters, the team could not secure a victory.
The Iron conceded a late goal in the 78th minute, appearing destined for defeat. However, goalkeeper Mason Terry emerged as a hero by scoring an equalizer in the fifth minute of added time, pushing the match into a penalty shootout.
The shootout, however, proved to be an anti-climax for Braintree. Truro converted their initial three penalties, while Braintree's Lewis Walker, James Vennings, and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas were unable to score.
Manager Steve Pitt expressed disappointment, feeling his team had done enough to win, particularly in the second half where they dominated possession and territory. He acknowledged the exceptional nature of Truro's penalties versus their own 'woeful' attempts, despite practicing them.
Braintree now turn their attention to league play, with a critical home fixture against Eastleigh on Saturday. The team aims to improve their position in the National League relegation zone, having recently suffered setbacks against Boreham Wood and York.
