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Torquay's automatic promotions hopes suffered a setback as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw against basement side Barnet.

Jake Andrews put the Gulls ahead in the 13th minute with a fine finish at the back post following Ben Wynter's low cross from the right flank.

And the hosts were cruising when Connor Lemonheigh-Evans doubled their lead.

Armani Little's through-ball allowed Lemonheigh-Evans to round Barnet goalkeeper Adam Parkes and slot into an empty net in the 23rd minute, and at that point Torquay looked to be moving level on points with leaders Sutton.

The nerves in the home camp were evident, though, when Sam Sherring brought down Harry Taylor in the box and Mike Petrasso slotted home the resulting 37th-minute spot-kick.

And the game was level when Themis Kefalas, who had had a first-half header cleared off the line by Adam Randell, headed beyond Lucas Covolan from a free-kick afte 54 minutes.

Torquay pushed forward in a late attempt to retake the lead, but Barnet held on to secure a share of the spoils which left the home side two points off Sutton, who will wrap up the title if they beat Hartlepool on Sunday.

Match report supplied by PA Media