MATCH REPORT | Hemel Town 0-2 Torquay United

Written by Callum Humphrey

A battling Hemel Hempstead Town performance went unrewarded as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Torquay United at The Focus Community Arena on Tuesday night. 

The Tudors enjoyed periods of possession in which they posed a threat on the Torquay goal, but strikes from Matt Worthington and Matt Jay condemned them to defeat. 

It was Torquay who hit the front ten minutes into the contest, captain Worthington striking home Harry Shield’s cross. 

The Tudors rallied and began to enjoy some possession, Jacob Cook sending their first effort wide, before Alfie Tuck forced Torquay keeper Toby Savin to tip his free kick over the crossbar. 

But the guests doubled their advantage in the 34th minute, courtesy of a cleanly struck Jay volley. 

Half-Time Score: 0-2

Lee Bircham’s side started the second period strongly with the pick of the chances falling to Lee Angol, but he saw his effort cleared off the line. 

The Gulls threatened on the counter and Angol had appeals for a penalty waved away by the referee, as the hosts pushed for a route back into the game at the other end. 

Michael Johnson pushed Sonny Blu Lo-Everton’s effort onto the bar and Worthington dragged a good chance wide of the post, before Johnson was again called into action to deny Cody Cooke. 

The Hemel keeper tipped another Blu Lo-Everton shot round the post as time ran out on the hosts. 

Full-Time Score: 0-2