Southend end run of six successive defeats with victory over Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, March 08, 2020 by PA
Southend ended a turbulent week with a well-deserved 3-1 win against Bristol Rovers at Roots Hall.
Despite a number of senior players still not being paid, the Shrimpers produced a committed display to end a run of six successive defeats.
Rovers, who have now triumphed just once in 18 games, came close to taking an early lead when Alfie Kilgour headed against the left post.
But Southend hit back and broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when Charlie Kelman sent a low 25-yard shot into the bottom left hand corner of the net.
Rovers hit back to equalise immediately after half-time when Jayden Mitchell-Lawson capitalised on a mistake from Elvis Bwomono to charge through on goal.
However, struggling Southend regained the lead in the 55th when Terrell Egbri netted the first senior goal of his career, firing home a fine left-wing cross from Eren Kinali.
The Shrimpers then wrapped up their win in the 79th minute as Kilgour diverted Stephen McLaughlin’s cross into his own net.
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