Torquay United 2:1 Exeter City — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Deon Moore and Isaac Westendorf scored either side of the half-hour as Torquay United beat Exeter City 2-1 in a Club Friendly, with the win giving the home side a useful pre-season scalp over their Devon neighbours. Kieran Wilson pulled one back for the visitors just before the break, but Torquay held firm in a contest that never quite reached boiling point.

The match turned in the opening half-hour as Torquay struck twice in eleven minutes, Moore breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute before Westendorf doubled the lead from open play in the 26th. Exeter responded well, and Wilson’s strike on the stroke of half-time ensured the second period carried genuine edge, though neither side could force a decisive fourth goal as the game petered out.

Possession was dead level at 50% apiece, with Torquay edging the corner count six to five, but the numbers tell a tale of a game won on early efficiency rather than sustained dominance. Exeter enjoyed the better of the second half without reward, outplaying their hosts after the interval. David Perkins was the standout for the losing side, his 6.79 rating the highest of any player despite his side’s defeat.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Torquay United vs Exeter City?

Torquay United 2-1 Exeter City (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Deon Moore (15') for Torquay United; Isaac Westendorf (26') for Torquay United; Kieran Wilson (45') for Exeter City.