Match Report: Torquay United v Yeovil Town

Yeovil Town made it 12 wins in a row last night as they came away from Plainmoor with a 3-1 victory. Town went 2-0 up in the first half with goals from Frank Nouble and Sonny Blu Lo-Everton but Torquay pulled a goal back on the hour mark before Town restored their two goal lead through substitute Jake Hyde 8 minutes later.

Mark Cooper made two changes to the team that beat Gateshead on Saturday. Jordan Stevens and Will Dawes dropped to the bench as Jordan Young and Sonny Cox took their places.

Yeovil went for a 4-2-4 formation with Alex Whittle, Jake Wannell, Morgan Williams and Michael Smith in front of Joe Day. Matt Worthington and Sonny Blu Lo-Everton were in midfield while Jordan Young and Frank Nouble were on the wings just behind Sonny Cox and Rhys Murphy up front.

On the bench was Jordan Stevens, Jake Hyde, Josh Owers, Will Dawes and Zac Bell.

The first half was pretty much all Yeovil and they showed Torquay that they meant business right from the start. Just four minutes had gone before a Yeovil shot had to be blocked on the line by a Torquay defender.

Yeovil continued to create chances with Sonny Cox heading the ball onto the roof of the net after 19 minutes but the goal they deserved came on 23 minutes. Rhys Murphy was able to play in Frank Nouble who did well in the penalty area to shoot and he beat Rhys Lovett in the Torquay goal for 1-0.

Torquay made their first substitution straight after the goal as Callum Dolan was replaced by Ryan Hanson.

Yeovil kept the pressure on Torquay and were were pushing for a second goal. They were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area on 31 minutes Rhys Murphy's shot was just high and wide.

The second goal came on 34 minutes when Sonny Blu Lo-Everton found space just outside the box and unleashed a superb strike into the bottom corner.

The only decent chance for Torquay during the first half came just after Yeovil's second goal when Brad Ash got the better of Morgan Williams but he wasn't able to take advantage of the opportunity.

Two minutes of time was added on and Yeovil had a comfortable lead at half time.

Half Time: Torquay United 0-2 Yeovil Town

Torquay almost pulled a goal back three minutes into the second half when a ball to the far post from Jack Stobbs found Ross Marshall but he wasn't able to get the header on target.

Torquay made their second substitution on 60 minutes when Ross Marshall was replaced by Asa Hall.

One minute later the home side grabbed a goal back when Brett McGavin unleashed a thunderous low strike at goal that beat Joe Day. In all fairness, it was a superb finish.

Almost straight after the goal Yeovil had a golden chance to restore their two goal lead when Jordan young was put through one-on-one with Rhys Lovett but he wasn't able to poke the ball in and Lovett made the save.

Yeovil made their first substitution on 64 minutes when Rhys Murphy was replaced by Jake Hyde.

Hyde was only on the pitch for 5 minutes before he had an impact as he restored Yeovil's two goal lead with a header at the far post from a corner.

Yeovil then replaced Sonny Cox with Jordan Stevens on 72 minutes.

Torquay made their final substitution on 74 minutes as Brad Ash was replaced by Dillon De Silva.

Yeovil replaced Jordan Young with Will Dawes on 79 minutes and the final 10 minutes were very comfortable for Yeovil. They were able to keep Torquay at arms length and Torquay just weren't going to be able to get back into the game.

Five minutes of time was added on and Yeovil returned to Somerset with three points.

Full Time: Torquay United 1-3 Yeovil Town

With each win that has gone by we are seeing time and time again that Yeovil really can beat anybody in this league. At the start of the season Torquay were the side that we anticipated being our main challengers but we made them look bang average yesterday. There is still a long way to go in the season, with plenty of big games but if we keep this squad fit and firing on all cylinders it will take something special for anybody to catch us.

Our next fixture is on Saturday when Dover Athletic visit Huish Park. Kick off is at 3PM.

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Match Attendance: 2,817 (563 from Yeovil Town)

Torquay United

22 - Rhys Lovett, 6 - Ross Marshall (replaced by 8 - Asa Hall on 60 minutes), 10 - Lewis Collins, 11 - Brad Ash (replaced by 17 - Dillon De Silva on 73 minutes), 14 - Brett McGavin, 16 - Shaun Donnellan, 19 - Theo Williams, 20 - Callum Dolan (replaced by 7 - Ryan Hanson on 23 minutes), 21 - Dean Moxey, 23 - Ollie Tomlinson, 27 - Jack Stobbs

Substitutes

7 - Ryan Hanson, 8 - Asa Hall, 13 - Filip Chalupniczak, 17 - Dillon De Silva, 30 - Ethon Archer

Kit

Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Goalkeeper: Orange

Yeovil Town

21 - Joe Day, 2 - Morgan Williams, 3 - Alex Whittle, 6 - Jake Wannell, 8 - Matt Worthington, 11 - Jordan Young (replaced by 17 - Will Dawes on 79 minutes), 16 - Sonny Blu Lo-Everton, 19 - Sonny Cox (replaced by 7 - Jordan Stevens on 72 minutes), 23 - Michael Smith, 30 - Frank Nouble, 39 - Rhys Murphy (replaced by 9 - Jake Hyde on 64 minutes)

Substitutes

7 - Jordan Stevens, 9 - Jake Hyde, 15 - Josh Owers, 17 - Will Dawes, 20 - Zac Bell

Kit

Green and White Pin Striped Shirts, Green Shorts, Green Socks
Goalkeeper: Light Green

Referee: Elliott Swallow
Assistant: Martin Underhay
Assistant: James Welsh