Scott-Morriss on target for second successive match as Southend beat Halifax

Scott-Morriss on target for second successive match as Southend beat Halifax

Gus Scott-Morriss was on target for the second successive match as Southend boosted their play-off push by coming from behind to beat Halifax 2-1 in the Vanarama National League.

Defender Scott-Morriss, who also scored in last week’s victory at Maidenhead, turned home following a corner to claim the hosts’ 79th-minute winner.

Jesse Debrah poked the West Yorkshire visitors ahead at Roots Hall deep into first-half added time.

But the Shaymen could not hold on to the slender advantage as Jack Bridge levelled from the penalty spot just after the hour mark before Scott-Morriss pounced to secure the Shrimpers’ third win on the bounce.

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