Torquay United v Blackpool, 28 August 2000

Score3-2 to Torquay United
CompetitionLeague Division 3
VenuePlainmoor, Torquay
Attendance2,384
The first meeting between the two seaside teams since the 1991 Wembley Fourth Division Play-Off Final also ended in high drama as Torquay grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat. Steve McMahon's Tangerines were in charge from the moment Brett Ormerod netted Steve Bushell's cross. French striker Habib Sissoko pegged the visitors back with a close range effort but Pool seemed set for their seventh win against their Devon rivals when Richie Wellens' tap in restored their advantage. One Blackpool fan thought victory was in the bag as he 'streaked' across the pitch in celebration. The four minute stoppage proved decisive. Remarkably, Eifion Williams scored twice in the time added on by referee Mark Cooper. The Welsh marksman latched on to a Mick O'Brien flick from Robbie Herrera's cross, then Blackpool were caught with their collective trousers down. Williams' spectacular 25 yard volley thundered into the bottom left hand corner to snatch an unlikely win - their first of the season.

Goals:

Habib Sissokho 51 G
Eifion Williams 90 G
Eifion Williams 90 G

Goals:

Brett Ormerod 17 G
Richie Wellens 59 G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Ryan Northmore
Defender Troy Douglin
Defender Robbie Herrera
Defender Paul Holmes
Defender/Centre back Alex Watson
Midfielder Ryan Ashington
Midfielder Mark Ford
Midfielder Kevin Hill
Forward Kevin Parker
Forward Habib Sissokho

Starting lineup:

Tony Caig Goalkeeper
Tommy Jaszczun Defender
Eifion Jones Defender/Centre back
Steve Bushell Midfielder
Danny Coid Midfielder
Ian Hughes Midfielder
Mike Milligan Midfielder
Paul Simpson Midfielder
Richie Wellens Midfielder
John Murphy Forward
Brett Ormerod Forward

Substitutions:

Eifion Williams for Jules Mendy 66
Mick O'Brien for Kevin Hill 81

Substitutions:

Phil Clarkson for Mike Milligan 67
Adam Nowland for Brett Ormerod 84
Neil Murphy for Paul Simpson 87

Cards:

Alex Watson 76 Y

Cards:

On the bench:

Midfielder Mick O'Brien
Forward Eifion Williams

On the bench:

Defender/Right back Neil Murphy
Midfielder Phil Clarkson
Midfielder/Forward Adam Nowland

Comments:

This was only Torquay's third win in 13 meetings with Blackpool. Habib Sissoko netted his first goal in English football. League Position: 15th

Comments:

Richie Wellens scored his first goal in senior football. League Position: 10th

Goals:

Habib Sissokho 51 G
Eifion Williams 90 G
Eifion Williams 90 G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Ryan Northmore
Defender Troy Douglin
Defender Robbie Herrera
Defender Paul Holmes
Defender/Centre back Alex Watson
Midfielder Ryan Ashington
Midfielder Mark Ford
Midfielder Kevin Hill
Forward Kevin Parker
Forward Habib Sissokho

Substitutions:

Eifion Williams for Jules Mendy 66
Mick O'Brien for Kevin Hill 81

Cards:

Alex Watson 76 Y

On the bench:

Midfielder Mick O'Brien
Forward Eifion Williams

Comments:

This was only Torquay's third win in 13 meetings with Blackpool. Habib Sissoko netted his first goal in English football. League Position: 15th

Goals:

Brett Ormerod 17 G
Richie Wellens 59 G

Starting lineup:

Tony Caig Goalkeeper
Tommy Jaszczun Defender
Eifion Jones Defender/Centre back
Steve Bushell Midfielder
Danny Coid Midfielder
Ian Hughes Midfielder
Mike Milligan Midfielder
Paul Simpson Midfielder
Richie Wellens Midfielder
John Murphy Forward
Brett Ormerod Forward

Substitutions:

Phil Clarkson for Mike Milligan 67
Adam Nowland for Brett Ormerod 84
Neil Murphy for Paul Simpson 87

Cards:

On the bench:

Defender/Right back Neil Murphy
Midfielder Phil Clarkson
Midfielder/Forward Adam Nowland

Comments:

Richie Wellens scored his first goal in senior football. League Position: 10th