Struggling Torquay stunned Ebbsfleet 1-0 at Stonebridge Road to record only their second win of the National League campaign.
As expected, the hosts started on the front foot. Danny Kedwell came close, heading Myles Weston's teasing cross just wide. Gary Owers' visitors prioritised defensive stability at all costs, nullifying flowing football.
Jack Powell tried to liven things up for Ebbsfleet in the second half, but his long-range shot faded just wide.
On the hour came an unexpected twist as the Gulls' Jamie Reid curled in a snapshot past Nathan Ashmore to dumbfound the home faithful.
Everything went against Ebbsfleet on the night. Powell felt his free-kick might have crept over the line, but Torquay remained in front despite the controversy.
Match report supplied by the Press Association.
