Asa Hall’s second-half goal gave Torquay a 1-0 win over Halifax at Plainmoor to boost their Vanarama National League survival hopes.
Torquay saw an early penalty shout for a foul on Aaron Jarvis overturned by an offside flag.
The Gulls eventually broke the deadlock with 18 minutes left when captain Hall headed the ball in after a corner had been nodded back across the Halifax penalty area.
The Shaymen saw a late chance for striker Millenic Alli saved by goalkeeper Mark Halstead as Torquay held out to move within two points of safety.
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