The Sirens’ FA Cup journey came to an agonising end at Plainmoor after a spirited performance saw them fall to a late Torquay winner deep into stoppage time.

The match begun at a high tempo but with the hosts coming closest early on. Inside five minutes, a low driven cross was put into the Sirens box but a block from Wright denied Torquay from close range.

Moments later, the Sirens struck first in spectacular fashion. Strong pressing from Coulter forced a turnover high up the pitch, and the loose ball fell kindly to Conti. From 30 yards out, she unleashed a stunning strike into the top-right corner to give the visitors a dream start.

It was quiet for the rest of the first half, but the best chances probably again falling to the Sirens.

Kaur tested the keeper from range midway through the first half, while Mears saw a volley blocked in a crowded box just before the break.

The Sirens went into half-time 1-0 ahead.

After the restart, Lynn latched onto a lovely ball over the top but was denied by the Torquay goalkeeper, before the hosts drew level on 51 minutes with a well-taken free kick.

The game came into life as Tedman made a superb interception and burst into the area, only for her low cross to flash across goal with no one there to convert.

However moments later, a defensive error allowed Torquay to regain possession in a dangerous area. Etheridge produced an outstanding save, but the rebound fell kindly to a Torquay attacker who had the whole goal to aim at to make it 2-1.

The Sirens’ response was immediate. Straight from the restart, debutant Francis announced herself in style. She picked up the ball 25 yards out and fired a thunderous effort into the top-right corner with her weaker foot. A sensational strike to make it 2–2 just a minute after falling behind.

Coulter made way for Kjaer shortly after, and Etheridge was called into action again, producing a vital save from close range following a dangerous Torquay corner on 71 minutes.

As the clock ticked down, Ball was replaced by Soares in the final minutes, but heartbreak struck in the sixth minute of added time.

After some tidy build-up play, a Torquay midfielder found space on the edge of the area and drilled home the winner, sealing a narrow 3–2 victory for the hosts.

The Sirens FA Cup journey has come to an end.