National League South

Five-star Gulls wait in Wings for goals

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 October 2023

TORQUAY UNITED 5 WELLING UNITED 1
By Steve Harris

TORQUAY came from behind to celebrate their Community Day with a five-star display.
It was the visitors who took the lead in the 18th minute through a low drive from Kain Adom – their first shot at goal.
On 35 minutes, the Gulls were awarded a penalty after Aaron Jarvis was felled by the Wings’ debutant keeper James Holden. Jarvis stepped up to convert to bring the hosts level.
That clearly lifted Torquay as, five minutes before the break, they got their noses in front when the ball fell to Brett McGavin on the edge of...

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