FC Halifax Town 0-1 Torquay United: Hali hell after Gulls smash and grab

By Kelly Gilchrist

FC HALIFAX TN 0

TORQUAY UTD 1
McGavin 45+3
FC HALIFAX Town were defeated in the first Shay outing of the season – but the majority of the 1,774 crowd will wonder how after a one-sided game in blistering hot weather.
Despite finding themselves on the back foot for much of the game, Gary Johnson’s Torquay returned to the south-west with all three points thanks to Brett McGavin’s goal late in the first half.
And, unsurprisingly, the Gulls had goalkeeper Mark Halstead to thank for a striong of fine saves to keep out Chris Millington’s men.
“It was hard to take,” the Shay...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content from as little as 14p per day!

Already a subscriber to our website? Login