Whilst his Torquay United colleagues were preparing for their trip to Eastbourne Borough, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans was playing a starring role of Wales Under-21's in their Euro 2019 qualifying campaign at Rodney Parade, Newport.
The Young Dragons, managed by former Watford defender and ex-Port Vale and Northampton Town boss Rob Page, won their final game in Group H against Switzerland 3-1 - and Swansea-born Lemonheigh-Evans, who is currently enjoying a second loan at Plainmoor from Bristol City, was amongst the scorers as he netted a brace in what was his first start for the Welsh.
His Ashton Gate colleague Joe Morrell opened the scoring in the first half for Page's side before Lemonheigh-Evans, who also featured for the Young Dragons against Romania on the previous Friday, doubled their lead two minutes later.
The Swiss then pulled a goal back with 15 minutes to go through Andi Zeqiri before Lemonheigh-Evans struck again to complete his double - which effectively ended the match as a contest.
It was a result that ensured that the Welsh finished fourth in the group behind Romania, Portugal and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Although he is only on loan at Plainmoor, Lemonheigh-Evans joins Alex Lawless and Billy Bodin in representing Wales Under-21's whilst appearing for the Gulls. Billy Kee and Eunan O'Kane have also represented Northern Ireland at Under-21 level during their time with United, and O'Kane also appeared for the Republic of Ireland after completing his international 'transfer.'
Next up for Lemonheigh-Evans and the Gulls is an FA Cup fourth round tie with Southern League Division One West side Winchester City, and the possibility of a plum draw with Sunderland, Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic et al, should they win.
