Football: Eastwood makes Southend's day: SOUTHEND 1 EASTWOOD 49 pen NORTHAMPTON

[Steve Tilson], though, will have been disappointed Southend did not score before half time. A smart pass from Adam Barret, followed by a swivel and shot from Mark Bentley, was the closest his side actually came. From that chance, Lee Harper made a terrific save. And as Northampton gradually silence...

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Published inThe Observer (London)
Main Author JAMIE JACKSON, ROOTS HALL 9,152
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London (UK) Guardian News & Media Limited 22.05.2005
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Eastwood, Freddy
Flahavan, Darryl
Tilson, Steve
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Summary:[Steve Tilson], though, will have been disappointed Southend did not score before half time. A smart pass from Adam Barret, followed by a swivel and shot from Mark Bentley, was the closest his side actually came. From that chance, Lee Harper made a terrific save. And as Northampton gradually silenced the home support, so Southend began to lose the initiative and when half time arrived, Cameron will have been the happier manager. Then came the goal, which prompted the introduction of [Sabin] for Martin Smith in midfield. He instantly summoned some requisite urgency and forced a free-kick. Now, the Saints had their most inventive moment. Charley Hearn wrong-footed the Southend defence with a reverse pass stroked, for once, along the floor. Chris Willmott collected but in a crowded penalty box, he did not have a trick to beat the on-rushing defence. now Northampton enjoyed a period that capitalised on Sabin's ability to force the play and, the jitters of a home side who sensed just how close Cardiff was as the match finished with a flourish. First Southend had a penalty turned down, then [Barry Knight] said no at the other end before [Darryl Flahavan] had his moment.
ISSN:0029-7712