Latics edge out Torquay in thriller

Latics beat Torquay 3-2 at Boundary Park

Latics edged to within a point of the safety line in the National League table thanks to an entertaining win over Torquay.

Torquay twice levelled in the match, but had no answer after Timmy Abraham scooped the ball over visiting goalkeeper Mark Halstead with 16 minutes left.

David Unsworth's side had gone ahead after 11 minutes when Hallam Hope looked for Alex Reid with a cross, but Dylan Crowe inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.

A powerful finish from Will Goodwin levelled the scores six minutes into the second half, but Ben Tollitt - fresh from signing a new, extended contract - restored Latics' advantage with the pick of the goals soon after, cutting in from the left and firing in to the top corner.

Aaron Jarvis levelled for a second time, scoring from the penalty spot after Goodwin was fouled by Ellis Chapman, but Abraham had the final word.

Boss Unsworth said: "It's a big win for us, I'm delighted for the players and we can move forward with that hopefully now."

Latics are back in action on Saturday when they host Peterborough Sports in the third round of the FA Trophy.

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