A Danny Wright hat-trick as well as goals from Ben Whitfield and Garry Warren condemned Pools to their first defeat of the 2020-21 season.
The result saw Dave Challinor’s side drop to sixth in the National League table with 11 points from their opening six games.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see the Pools player ratings from the match...
1. Ben Killip - 4
Wasn’t helped by his defenders but will be disappointed to have conceded so many. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
2. David Ferguson - 3
Misplaced pass set-up the third goal for Torquay. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Ryan Johnson - 2
Off the pace from the start. Caught flat footed for the second goal and looked nervous throughout. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
4. Timi Odusina - 4
Went off injured after 20 minutes with Pools already 2-0 down. Photo: Mark Fletcher