Exeter City ended their run of depresing defeats with a hand won point at Torquay United. The first 45 minutes lacked the passion of a local derby and although United enjoyed the lion share of the play they did not really create a clear cut chance.

The second half was a much better affair with the Grecians showing the sort of commitment and passion that had perhaps been lacking in previous matches. 

Substitute Richard Pears hit the woodwork twice, once with a snap shot on the edge of the area, and then lobbing the ball against the angle of crossbar and post. It was not all Exeter however, in the second half, as Torquay also created one or two chances, but the Grecians defended well, and also had goalkeeper Peter Fox in his usual commanding form.

It may not have been a classic, but the match was very enjoyable, and it produced a much better overall performance from Exeter which should give them heart for the final two home fixtures of the season.

MATCH STATS.

Result 

Torquay United 0

Exeter City 0

United team: Ashley Bayes, Scott Stamps, Tom Kelly, Chris Curran, Richard Hancox, Lee Barrow, Kevin Hodges Paul Buckle. Elle Laight, lan Hathaway, Gregory Goodridge (Duane Darby 75th).

Grecians team: Peter Fox, Jason Minett, Dave Cooper Colin Anderson (Richard Pears 46th) Mark Came, Jon Richardson, Martin Phillips, Russell Coughlin, Jon Brown, Mike Cecere, Mark Gavin

Subs not used: Anthony Thirlby, Mike Barrett Attendance 4155.

Referee: Steve Dumn (Bristol).