TIVVY ARCHIVE

Tiverton Town 2 - 3 Torquay United

Goals from debutant Andrew Neal and on trial winger Danny Smith were not quite enough to prevent the Yellows from falling to defeat in their first pre season friendly. Torquay were not taking this game lightly, evident from their line up and `rugged` approach. They were however behind as early as the 13th minute, Steve Kingdons knock down from a corner was bundled home by Neal.

Torquay responded quickly and were soon ahead as goals from James Hurst and Tyrone Marsh gave The Gulls a half time lead. An expertly taken free kick from winger Danny Smith just before the hour restored parity, only for a defensive mix up minutes later allowed Ashley Yeoman to race clear, round keeper Moore, and tap in to the unguarded net.

Tiverton Town: Chris Wright (Kyle Moore 46), Jake Wannell (Josh Johnson 79), Alex Faux (George Rogers 67), Rob Norrish (Jamie Hatch 54), Steve Kingdon, Tom Gardner, Dan Smith, Scott Rogers (Jay Adams 54), Owen Howe, Andrew Neal (Stuart Davis 74), Luke Alden (Luke Mortimore 60)
Goals: Neal 15, Smith 59

Torquay United: Fabian Spiess, James Hurst (Sam Topliss 65), Louis Briscoe, Dan Butler (Jamie Richards 65), Jide Maduako, O'Neil Odofin, Orlando Lewis (Waide Fairhust 54), Luke Young (Charlie Duke 77) Courtney Richards (Sam Chaney 65), Tyrone Marsh (Ashley Yeoman 54), Shepherd Murombedzi (James Ball 65)
Goals: Hurst 23, Marsh 27, Yeoman 60