1. Sam Dreyer's off the mark.
It might have taken a deflection off an Eastbourne defender, but Torquay United centre back Sam Dreyer is now off the mark. Dreyer had seen a goal disallowed against Chelmsford City last November, but he capped an impressive display by opening his account for the Gulls to help end their four-match winless run.
If he can chip with a few more between now and the end of the campaign, it will provide United with a major boost.
Also, skipper Oscar Threlkeld remains the only one of the Gulls' starters not to have found the back of the net this season.
2. James Hamon's save.
James Hamon's 68th minute save to deny Eastbourne's Jason Adigun helped to give the Gulls a platform from which they could go on to win the game. Adigun connected with a cross from the left, but Hamon's reflexes were equal to it - as he made a point blank save.
Goals can change games and certainly the complexion of the game could have been different if Adigun had found the target.
In addition to this, Hamon also had the honour of keeping the Gulls' 1,000th clean sheet in regular fixtures since 1927.
3. United's depleted defence stood strong.
United's achievement in keeping a clean sheet against Eastbourne was made to appear more remarkable by the fact that it was achieved in the absence of Jordan Dyer and Jay Foulston. With the duo unavailable through injury, Gulls manager Paul Wotton went with Ed Palmer and Finley Craske in a back three with Sam Dreyer and the trio laid the foundations of a strong defensive display as United kept an all-important clean sheet.
4. Matt Jay is settling in well.
United striker Matt Jay produced arguably his best performance since he arrived at Plainmoor following his release by Colchester United.
A minute before half-time, he teed up Lirak Hasani for a shot that Eastbourne keeper Joe Wright parried behind for a corner, with a pass that manager Paul Wotton said in his post-match interview that no other player on the pitch probably would have made.
As a recent promotion winner with a team in a higher division, Jay's experience will prove to be important as the season enters its final stages.
5. It's still tight at the top of National League South.
After today's matches, the top of the National League South remains as tight as ever, with six points separating the top seven. The Gulls are currently fifth with 55 points and are four points behind leaders Dorking Wanderers, who are on 59 points, with two games in hand and are level on points with fourth placed Maidstone United with a game in hand.
6. The Gulls' impressive record against the top eight remains intact.
By beating Eastbourne Borough, Torquay United have extended their record against the top eight in National League South to 18 points from a possible 27. It's a run that includes five wins (Dorking Wanderers H, Worthing H, Eastbourne H, Truro City H and Weston Super Mare H), three draws (Boreham Wood A, Maidstone H and Eastbourne A) and one defeat (Maidstone A).
United still have to travel to Dorking, Worthing, Truro and Weston Super Mare and host Boreham Wood and if they can maintain their form they've shown against them in their remaining fixtures they will give themselves a huge chance of success.
