'Toothless' Torquay United knocked out of FA Cup
Paul Wotton has yet to win an FA Cup tie as Torquay United manager
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Torquay United manager Paul Wotton described his side as "toothless" as they were beaten 2-0 at AFC Totton in the FA Cup.
The injury-hit Gulls fell in the second qualifying round for the second successive season as a goal in either half secured victory for their National League South rivals.
Jordan Young missed a good early chance for Wotton's side while the Gulls had a penalty appeal waved away before former Torquay striker Scott Rendell headed Totton ahead 10 minutes from half time.
The Gulls created more chances after the break, but Luke Hallett's 64th-minute goal was enough to book Totton's place in the next round.
"We were a little bit toothless, but still with the chances that we've had, we've got to score," Wotton told BBC Radio Devon.
"When you're on top and you concede it's a kick in the teeth, and we're bitterly disappointed.
"The six players who are out injured are six of our better players. We can't carry it, we need to get some players back big time."