A second half brace from Jordan Young helped to earn Torquay United what could yet prove to be their most crucial victory of the season away to Hornchurch.
United had trailed to an early curled effort from Angelo Balanta on nine minutes, but in the second half Young found himself in a one-on-one with Urchins keeper Arthur Nasta before slotting home the Gulls' equaliser on 50 minutes. Then, in the 69th minute, Young cut inside from the left and fired home to score his 15th goal of the campaign - which proved to be decisive.
The result moves United to the top of the National League South table on goal difference ahead of Dorking Wanderers, who the Gulls are due to face at Plainmoor next Saturday.
Had the outcome of the game gone against United, Hornchurch would have moved to the summit of the table instead of the Gulls, and they would also be five points clear of United with a game in hand. Therefore, come the end of the season in May, everyone could be looking back at this weekend as a turning point for Paul Wotton's side.
With a midweek visit to Dover Athletic and next Saturday's clash with Dorking coming up, the Gulls have the potential to set themselves up for a strong finish to the campaign.
