Wayne Carlisle's second-half strike rescued a 2-2 draw for Torquay against Morecambe at Plainmoor.
Gulls and Shrimps battle to draw in League Two
Wayne Carlisle's second-half strike rescued a 2-2 draw for Torquay against Morecambe at Plainmoor.
United took the lead in the 19th minute through Nicky Wroe's penalty. The midfielder gave debutant Shrimps 'keeper Ben Smith - signed on loan from Doncaster Rovers - no chance after referee Pat Miller pointed to the spot following an infringement in the box.
Within four minutes Morecambe restored parity as winger Mark Duffy cut in from the right to send a low drive beyond outstretched home 'keeper Michael Poke.
As half time approached, recalled Shrimps striker Phil Jevons had his measured side-foot shot from 15 yards cleared off the line by United midfielder Tyrone Thompson.
United countered with target man Tim Sills helping on Kevin Nicholson's throw-in, before slicing a return pass from strike partner Elliot Benyon wide from the edge of the penalty area.
Morecambe scored two minutes after the restart when Jevons crossed to Paul Mullin, who steered the ball home.
Torquay responded with half time substitute Carlisle swooping to head home at the far post in the 53rd minute from Sills' cross.
