1. Both sides have to do it all again.
Torquay United and Havant & Waterlooville will meet again on Wednesday at the Hawks' Westleigh Park home to decide who progresses to the first round proper. The prize for reaching the first round of the competition will be a trip to former Premier League side Charlton Athletic, who are currently 22nd in League One.
In truth neither Gary Johnson or Paul Doswell, the Havant & Waterlooville boss, would have wanted a replay - especially as due to the fact that it's taking place on Wednesday means their preparation for their respective fixtures next weekend. The Gulls host King's Lynn Town while Havant face Slough Town at Westleigh Park.
2. Jake's back.
Jake Andrews marked his first appearance in a Torquay United shirt since the Gulls' National League Play-off final defeat to Hartlepool United with United's second goal, which looked to be enough to seal the Gulls' place in the first round. However, Havant had other ideas as Tommy Wright smashed home a last gasp equaliser. Andrews' goal scoring returns from the last three seasons reads: 12 (2018-19); six (2019-20) and five (2020-21). He was also the Gulls' third top scorer in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 campaigns and if Andrews can repeat those returns in the 2021-22 season he can help get United's campaign back up and running.
3. Lolos' impact from the bench.
One of the bright spots from United's clash with Havant and Waterlooville was the introduction of Klaidi Lolos at half-time in place of the injured Tom Lapslie. The former Greek Under-19 international, who joined United in the summer from Plymouth Argyle, always looked a threat for the Gulls throughout the second half and it was his good work that enabled Andrews to put United 2-1 with five minutes to go. There is definitely more to come from the player who Argyle manager Ryan Lowe said had the potential to be 'the best player in the National League'.
4. Joe Lewis continues to impress in defence.
After finding the back of the net against Wealdstone with a goal not normally associated with central defenders, Joe Lewis produced another impressive display in the heart of the Gulls defence. The former Swansea City starlet carried the ball out of United's back three to good effect, but following the departures of Gary Warren and Kyle Cameron in the summer Lewis is now the most experienced of United's centre backs despite only just having turned 22 last month.
