Southend, England, ENG — Southend United controlled proceedings from the opening whistle at Roots Hall, earning a clean-sheet victory over Forest Green Rovers in English National League action. An early strike set the tone, and a second-half goal put the result beyond doubt.
GOALS:- 3' James Golding - Southend United- 72' Gus Scott-Morriss - Southend United
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Southend United: James Golding - Early goal inside three minutes set the platform for the win- Forest Green Rovers: No standout performer - visitors unable to create a meaningful response
KEY STAT: Southend United kept a clean sheet while scoring in both halves, with their opener arriving inside the first three minutes of the match.