Guiseley 2 Torquay 0: Lions stand firm to delight of Adam Lockwood

Guiseley chief Adam Lockwood said: “All aspects of our performance were positive, we looked good going forward but I’m more pleased with how we defended.

“We have to build on this. It was a big result for us and we really saw the game out which was nice to see – it shows the training is working for us.”

Guiseley took the lead after fine work by Connor Brown, who crossed for Preston, who was able to control the pass and slot the ball past Brendan Moore.

It got even better for the hosts when a cross by Will Hatfield found Jake Cassidy, who made no mistake with a powerful close-range header.

Guiseley were dominating possession and should have been 3-0 up after gaining a penalty but Cassidy’s effort was saved by Brendan Moore.

The Torquay goalkeeper made a string of impressive saves denying Preston, Adam Boyes and Cassidy.

The away side nearly grabbed a goal just before half-time when a corner found Ben Gerring but his half-volley looped over.

Torquay were fired up for the second-half, Scott Williams missing the target after being found unmarked.

Guiseley nearly extended their advantage but Danny East headed over. The remainder of the game, saw both sides cancel each other out.

Guiseley: Maxted, Brown, Palmer, Atkinson, Lowe, Hatfield, Purver, East, Preston (Williams 79) Cassidy (Rankine 90), Boyes (Logan 90). Unused substitutes: D Atkinson, Vidal, Rankine, Logan.

Torquay United: Moore, Gallifuoco, Gerring, McGinty, Rowe-Turner, Chaney (Fitzpatrick 45), Richards (Ward 70), Young, Williams, Reid, Blissett. Unused substitutes: Duke, Hancox, Nicholson.

Referee: S Oldham.

Man of the match: Jordan Preston.