Torquay United eliminated from FA Cup by Oxford City

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 19 Oct, 09:37 · Archive

Torquay United lost 1-0 to Oxford City in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round despite dominating the first half.

Torquay United fell out of the FA Cup at home to Oxford City, losing 1-0 in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday. Scott Pollock scored the decisive goal six minutes into the second half for the National League North side. The Gulls dominated the first half but failed to capitalise on their chances.

Torquay had a goal disallowed when Deon Moore was ruled offside in the first half. In the second half, they appealed for a penalty when the ball appeared to hit a defender's arm in the box, but the referee turned down the claim. Despite pressing hard towards the end with extra attacking players on the pitch, Torquay could not find a way through.

Manager Jimmy Ball expressed frustration after the match. He told BBC Radio Devon: 'I think there were too many average performances in a big game and you end up getting done.' He added that Oxford's midfield 'passed the ball better and ran all over us' while their attacking unit 'had one chance and took it, whereas we didn't'. Ball said he was 'gutted for the fans and for the club' having hoped to give them something to be excited about. Torquay last reached the FA Cup first round proper in 2022.

Torquay United eliminated from FA Cup by Oxford City — Image: BBC Devon

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'Average' Torquay United knocked out of FA CupTorquay United manager Jimmy Ball says there were "too many average performances" as his side were knocked out of the FA Cup.BBC Devon · 19 Oct, 09:18
Torquay United 'flat performance' costly as Gulls FA Cup dreams end“I think there were too many average performances in a big game.”DevonLive · 18 Oct, 14:03
Torquay United's FA Cup run ends with defeat to Oxford CityGulls should have had game wrapped up by half time - but lost 1-0DevonLive · 17 Oct, 17:12

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