In a thrilling match between Salisbury and United, Torquay United emerged victorious with a 1-0 win thanks to Cody Cooke’s late penalty goal in the 85th minute. The game was tightly contested, with the only goal coming from a foul by Canice Carroll on Finlay Craske, leading to Cooke converting the penalty to secure all three points for United.
The match saw Paul Wotton making two changes from the previous game, with Finn Tonks and Ed Palmer entering the starting lineup. Both Finlay Craske and Jordan Dyer were relegated to the bench in the only other change for United.
Chances were few and far between in the early stages of the game, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. Salisbury had a close call in the 21st minute when Noah Coppin’s overhead kick just went over the United crossbar. Despite efforts from both sides, the first half ended with a goalless draw.
The second half saw United gaining control of the game, with Jordan Young coming closest to scoring in the 70th minute as his shot hit the post. United continued to push forward, and their efforts paid off when Finlay Craske was brought down in the box by Canice Carroll, resulting in a penalty for United. Cody Cooke stepped up and confidently converted the spot-kick to give United the lead late in the game.
With nine minutes of added time, United held firm to secure the victory and take all three points back to Devon. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of Torquay United.
Salisbury’s lineup included Daniel Lincoln, George Franklin, Jordon Ragguette, Joshua Sommerton, Callum Watts, Noah Coppin, Joshua Hedges, Canice Carroll, Owen Dore, Jordan Thomas, and Aiden Elliot-Wheeler. United’s lineup featured James Hamon, Jay Foulston, Sam Dreyer, Jordan Young, Omar Mussa, Matt Carson, Ed Palmer, Finn Tonks, Oscar Threlkeld, Cody Cooke, and Dan Hayfield.
The match drew an attendance of 1,197, with 354 away fans supporting United. It was a hard-fought victory for Torquay United, showcasing their determination and skill on the field.