I need to go more often - been to 4 Northern away games this season (Lincoln Grimsby Alfreton and Halifax) 3 wins, the only debacle was the televised loss at Alfreton.
Arrived early at the ground and was afforded some good hospitality - free Pie and mushy peas when purchasing a pint in the Shay Bar- made to feel very welcome by the Halifax locals.
128 Gulls at the game, giving good vocal support (once it got going) - plentiful choruses of 'Yellow Army' and SNW's 'sort it out Hargreaves' - what was quite odd was the recorded / piped home support over the tannoy system!
It was good to see the Gulls closing down quickly throughout the game, not allowing Halifax to control the ball on a very difficult playing surface.
Lavercombe produced a point blank save in the first half and a very good save with his feet in the second half, spreading himself well. He commanded his area and looked safe and assured coming for crosses - his kicking was good too.
Campbell's goal not only bamboozled their keeper, but most of the Gulls Fans, Most of us thought he had fluffed his kick wide of the goal - but after totally miskicking it, it trickled into the net.
Daniel's goal was the complete opposite - a 35 yard Free Kick pile driver / screamer - as already mentioned, worth the entry fee itself. Certainly one of the best Torquay goals I've ever seen.
The Players certainly enjoyed celebrating the win after, with the travelling Gulls.
