Southend sunk by Glovers

Bowditch strikes late on to down 10-man Shrimpers

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Southend sunk by Glovers

Mildenhall: Saves not enough

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Dean Bowditch's late winner sealed the points as Yeovil battled to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Southend.

Francis Laurent spurned an excellent chance to give the home side the lead when he put Simon Francis' cross wide from six yards.

Southend goalkeeper Steve Mildenhall saved well from Scott Murray and Jonathan Obika just before the half-hour mark, but the visitors' task was made harder when debutant Sean Morrison was dismissed for a professional foul on Obika.

The Shrimps' resistance was broken when substitute Bowditch converted Murray's cross from close range with 14 minutes remaining.

The Glovers had created chance after chance in the first half, but constantly failed to find the finishing touch to some sound build-up play.

Yeovil should have taken the lead in the 32nd minute when Andy Walsh raced clear, but his shot flew over the crossbar, while Southend remained in the game thanks to the brilliance of former Yeovil goalkeeper Mildenhall, who made a number of fine saves.

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