Deane Smalley's first league goal since October has given Oxford United a 1-0 half-time lead over Torquay United at the Kassam Stadium.
Smalley slid the ball into the net on six minutes after collecting a clever reverse pass from Ryan Williams.
Aside from the goal, Oxford have yet to register a single shot, although Smalley did threaten to net a second before goalkeeper Michael Poke pinched the ball off his toes midway through the half.
At the other end, Elliot Benyon forced a decent save out of Ryan Clarke with a long-range effort just before the break.
Both sides have struggled to play good football in the blustery conditions. Oxford will have the wind behind them in the second half.
Written by
Robert Summerscales
Robert Summerscales
