Torquay United 1-3 Altrincham

Altrincham began their National League campaign in style with an away win as Torquay showed signs of a play-off final hangover from last season.

Torquay lost out on promotion to the English Football League in June as Hartlepool beat them in a penalty shoot-out.

The Gulls still appeared to be feeling sorry for themselves as Altrincham took a two-goal lead inside 19 minutes.

Marcus Dinanga fired the visitors ahead after 14 minutes and loan signing Connor Kirby quickly doubled the lead after superb work from Joel Senior.

Tom Hannigan put through his own net after 74 minutes to give Torquay hope, but a superb strike from defender Toby Mullarkey six minutes from time settled Altrincham nerves.

Match supplied by PA Media.