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In pictures - Torquay United v Carlisle United

Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle fan arrives at Torquay's Plainmoor stadium
Given what time this chap had to get up at, it's no wonder he looks a bit bleary-eyed Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A general view of the exterior surrounding Plainmoor
A general view of the colourful exterior of Plainmoor stadium, home of Torquay United Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Two Carlisle United fans ready to cheer on their team
These two fans look as fresh as daisies after disembarking from the coach and look ready to cheer on their team Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United fan reads the matchday programme
A Carlisle fan takes the opportunity to stretch his legs after the journey as he reads the matchday programme Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United fan waits by the closed turnstiles
This lad's still got bed-head hair and the coach has arrived so early that the turnstiles aren't even open Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United fans enter the turnstiles
Eventually they do open and the Carlisle United fans enter the turnstiles Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United fans enter the turnstiles before kick off
He'll be able to get a drink and something to eat with his change Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United supporters buy hot food and drinks inside the ground
Just like these lads are doing. The prices are quite reasonable too Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Image
Torquay v Carlisle: Fans of Carlisle United, and Frank Sidebottom, cheer their team on
Fans of Carlisle, and Frank Sidebottom, make themselves at home in Plainmoor Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United fans cheer on their team
Whereas these chaps are just making some noise Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott gets ready before kick-off
Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott gets ready for kick-off Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United supporter shows a look of frustration
It's a far from ideal start for the visiters when Torquay score in the sixth minute. After the Carlisle defender Tom Cruise slips, Torquay's tiny winger Danny Stevens finds the attacking midfielder Eunan O'Kane, who beats Adam Collin with a fierce shot. 1-0 to Torquay Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Torquay United goalkeeper Scott Bevan punches the ball clear
Torquay United goalkeeper Scott Bevan punches the ball clear from a pack of players Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United fans cheers their team on
Come on Carlisle Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United supporter yawns
It has been a long day Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United goalkeeper Adam Collins clears the ball
Carlisle's keeper Adam Collins punches the ball clear Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle striker Francois Zoko goes close to giving his side the lead
Carlisle striker Francois Zoko goes close to equalising as the Torquay defender Kevin Nicholson looks on Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United fans show a look of dejection
Ooh that was close Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle's Danny Stevens beats Torquay's Frank Smiek to the ball
The Carlisle midfielder Danny Stevens beats Frank Smiek to the ball Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle's Ben Marshall and Torquay's Danny Stevens battle for the ball
A midfield battle between Carlisle's on-loan winger Ben Marshall and Torquay's Danny Stevens Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: The view from the away end at Plainmoor
The view from the away end Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A general view as the Sun sets over Plainmoor
The sun sets over Plainmoor Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United fan looks dejected
He knows the clock is ticking down and his team needs to put something together sharpish, and he's not too happy about it Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: Carlisle United fans show a look of dejection after their Cup exit
The final whistle goes and one of the defeated Carlisle fans gives his opinion on the result Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United supporter with 'Wembley' on the back of his shirt
Unfortunately for him that's the nearest he'll be getting to Wembley this year Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
Torquay v Carlisle: A Carlisle United supporter asleep on the coach home
Ready for the long journey home, dreaming of what might have been Photograph: Kieran McManus/Back Page Images
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