Good things have come in threes for Torquay United manager Gary Owers this season as the Gulls extended their unbeaten run to a third match with victory away at Maidenhead United.
Aaron Barnes, on loan from Charlton Athletic, opened the scoring on 35 minutes with a stunning strike from 30-yards - his first goal in senior club football.
Maidenhead equalised in the 69th minute through a 25-yard effort from Ryan Upward, but Elliott Romain scored a late winner with three minutes to go - his second in four appearances since joining on loan from Dagenham & Redbridge - to claim a second successive win for the Gulls.
This latest victory follows their draw with leaders Macclesfield Town and last week's victory over fellow strugglers Barrow. The result also moves United up to 22nd in the National League table and within five points of safety.
Next up for Owers' men is a home meeting with Dagenham & Redbridge - in-form striker Romaine's parent club - who are currently experiencing financial problems of their own. Sam Ling, son of former Torquay boss Martin, has joined Leyton Orient - where Ling senior is Director of Football - and Morgan Ferrier has rejoined Boreham Wood, so it will be interesting what kind of side that the Daggers' experienced manager John Still will be able to field.
