1. The joy of six for Joe Lewis.
Joe Lewis picked the perfect moment to score his sixth goal for Torquay United, as his 90th minute equaliser rescued a point for the Gulls against Maidenhead.
Ben Wynter crossed the ball back into the area, after the Magpies defence had failed to sufficiently clear a corner from Armani Little and Lewis was on hand to nod home the leveller for the Gulls.
Lewis' effort takes level with Danny Wright and Asa Hall in joint-third place in United's leading scorer's chart.
2. Ali Omar impressed in the centre of defence.
With Dean Moxey missed after sustaining a knock against Grimsby Town, Ali Omar was recalled at centre back. Omar produced an assured display and he was unlucky not to get himself on the score sheet - as he fired over from an Armani Little in the 20th minute; it would have been his first goal for the club.
3. Danny Wright led the forward line well.
Although he didn't get on the score sheet, Danny Wright made a big impression leading United's forward line. He was denied by a deflection in the 34th minute and in the second half, he teed up Tom Lapslie for an effort that was saved by Maidenhead keeper Daniel Gyollai. In addition to this, he also went close with a header deep in injury time.
4. The Gulls nearly snatched it at the death.
Despite the below par display, United could still have snatched a late winner in injury time. As well as the previously mentioned headed chance for Wright, which was literally the final action of the half, sub Klaidi Lolos only had the keeper to beat, but tried to square the ball to Connor Lemonheigh-Evans instead of taking a shot himself.
5. The first draw between the two sides.
Saturday's was also the first draw in seven attempts behind the Gulls and the Magpies. In their previous six meetings, United had won four while Maidenhead had emerged victorious only the twice. It was also the first time the Gulls had hosted them on a Saturday, all their prior visits to Plainmoor had been in midweek.
6. Marquee signings in the pipeline.
While speculation over the future of several members of his squad mount, manager Gary Johnson urged the fans to stick with the club in his post-match interview, as they have players that the club would class as 'marquee signings' in the pipeline. The late end to the 2020-21 season meant that the Gulls didn't know which the division they would be in until the middle of June 2021. However, it appears they are now looking to conduct their business much earlier this time around as they prepare for the 2022-23 campaign.
