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Notts County 1-1 Torquay United: Omar red makes Gulls battle

Gary Johnson hailed a draw ‘that was as good as a win’ as his stubborn, well organised side refused to buckle after losing defender Ali Omar to a red card in the 25th minute at Meadow Lane.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
29 August 2021

By John Brindley

NOTTS COUNTY 1
Wootton 68

TORQUAY UTD 1
Wright 37

All SQUARE: Kyle Wootton equalises for Notts County
PICTURE: John Sumpter

GARY JOHNSON hailed a draw ‘that was as good as a win’ as his stubborn, well organised side refused to buckle after losing defender Ali Omar to a red card in the 25th minute at Meadow Lane.
The Torquay manager saw his side deservedly go in front when striker Danny Wright outjumped Sam Slocombe to a long high ball in the 37th minute before defending for their lives after the break.
Notts had only Kyle Wootton’s excellent 69th minute equaliser to sho...

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