Yeovil Town 1, Southend United 0: Deano is back with a goal! (From Yeovil Express)

Yeovil Town 1, Southend United 0: Deano is back with a goal!

5:29pm Saturday 14th November 2009

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YEOVIL Town striker Dean Bowditch returned to playing action with a bang this afternoon when he scored the all-important goal within five minutes of him being introduced to the fray.

Bowditch, who has been forced to sit on the sidelines since picking up a serious shoulder injury in the first game of the season back in August, came on as a 71st minute substitute for Andy Welsh in this Coca-Cola League One clash with Southend United at Huish Park.

His introduction came at a time when the game looked to be heading towards a frustrating 0-0 draw for the Glovers.

Yeovil had been on top from the first whistle and were given an added bonus when Southend's Sean Morrison was sent-off on the half-hour mark for a professional foul.

Jon Obika, Scott Murray, Andy Welsh and Ryan Mason all had chances to have broken the deadlock, but Southend remained resolute with goalkeeper, ex-Glovers man Steve Mildenhall, in good form.

The second-half was more even with Southend, having regrouped during the interval, posing more of a threat, despite their one-man disadvantage.

But then on the 76th minute Bowditch struck from close range inside the box following a free-kick.

It was a great comeback for Bowditch who has now scored two goals in two games for the Glovers.

Yeovil fans will be hoping there are plenty more to come in the Bowditch locker.

The victory has moved Yeovil back up to 12th spot in the League One.

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