Farnham Town manager Paul Johnson praised the impact of substitutes Bobby-Joe Taylor and Trae Cook-Appiah after his side came back from 2-0 down to earn a 2-2 draw against Truro City.

Taylor and Cook-Appiah were introduced off the bench in the 54th minute at The Memorial Ground, and both played key roles as Farnham fought back impressively to earn a point.

Taylor provided the assist for Rakish Bingham to score Farnham’s first goal, before Cook-Appiah scored the Town’s equaliser.

“Credit to the boys for getting back into it, it was a tough night,” said Johnson.

“Truro are by far the best team we've faced, and the first half was tough. They were all in sync with each other, and they were all over us like a rash.

“Barring the goals I don't think Truro were much of a threat, but they were just so impressive in not letting us out and being all over us.

“We missed Darryl Sanders – I think it was the first time since I've been here that we've missed a player.

“We had to change formation and go into a flat three and it didn't really pay off, but then in the second half when we could change it to what we're accustomed to we really turned it on in that second half.

“The boys had a few words between themselves at half-time. We just had to reset, understand what Truro are good at and not play into their hands.

“We couldn't compete with Truro physically, so we had to find a different way to go about our business.

“I thought the substitutes were excellent and they changed the flow of the game.

“Bringing Bobby and Trae on allowed us to go back into what we're accustomed to. I think everyone felt comfortable.

“Bobby looked fresh and had a spring in his step, and Trae was a handful in behind. We stretched the game, which gave the two tens plenty of room to play in.

“The first goal was a really good goal. Rakish deserved that goal, especially with some of his touches, link-up play and willingness to run back and help his team-mates out.

“Both our goals were trademark goals on the front foot down the outside, putting the ball in and getting an overload. Trae had a big impact in that.

“We were on the front foot at 2-2, and Truro’s keeper made an unbelievable save. Miles Obodo also had a good chance, but just snatched at it.

“I thought we were going to win it, but when you miss those chances you start to look down the other end and think is there one more chance for Truro, especially with their long throw, which is an unbelievable weapon.”

The Truro match was Farnham’s first since Owen Dean completed his transfer to National League side Yeovil Town.

Dean played a key role in Farnham’s three successive promotions from the Combined Counties Premier Division South to the National League South, scoring 91 goals in 214 appearances for the Town, and Johnson took the opportunity to pay tribute to his former player.

“Owen stayed when we took over and he's come with us along the way and played a massive part to get the club where it is today,” said Johnson.

“He fully deserved his move into full-time football, and hopefully that's the start of good things for him and we can watch him climb the pyramid.”