Chesterfield 3-1 Torquay United

A Jay O'Shea brace gave League Two leaders Chesterfield victory over struggling Torquay United.

The Gulls took the lead when Shamir Goodwin burst through on goal and rifled the ball high into the net.

Eoin Doyle snatched an equaliser as he pounced on Torquay keeper Michael Poke's mis-kick and finished coolly.

But O'Shea fired in a left-footed volley to make it 2-1, and a precise right-footed effort sealed the three points for the Spireites.

Chesterfield regain their three-point lead over second-placed Scunthorpe, who beat Accrington 3-2 on Friday night.

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Chesterfield manager Paul Cook told BBC Radio Radio Sheffield:

"It was a poor game and great credit must go to Torquay.

"They came with a game plan - obviously to frustrate us - and then they get a goal.

"At this stage of the season, it's about results and we got one today.

"I'm pleased for the players, it wasn't pretty for the long time but we certainly got the job done in the end."