Source: FOOTYMAD
Shrimpers shock Robins as Paterson brace brings Carling Cup success after extra time
Carling Cup First Round - Southend United 3 Bristol City 2: The Shrimpers triumphed against their Championship opponents which brings the chance of a money spinnning second round tie. Two goals from Matt Paterson helped knock out Bristol City at Roots Hall The Sturrock Revolution has really started to kick-in now!Blues boss Paul Sturrock didn't make as many changes to the side held by Stockport on Saturday as first thought, just four in all.As predicted in S24's preview Graham Coughlan replaced Mark Phillips at centre back while Sofiene Zaaboub has been selected to play on the left. Up front Matt Paterson partnered Blair Sturrock with Barry Corr and Scott Spencer moved to the bench.Bilel Mohsni and Adam Bouzid were again unavailable as the club failed to receive international clearance. Bristol City ended up making three changes from their league opener where they lost 3-0 at home to Millwall, including former England No. 1 David James.And there was to be no warning of the upset to come as the Championship side, injuries or not, showed they meant business at Roots Hall Tuesday evening with an opener after only two minutes.Jamie McAllister hammering home as 25-yard free-kick which gave Glenn Morris no chance in the Shrimpers goal.However, this was to be the night of Matt Paterson who decided to show his pre-season form and nearly equalised shortly after but for a fine tackle by Robins full-back Nicky Hunt.He was not to be denied though and when referee David Phillips decided that Southend United: Morris, Simpson, Prosser, Coughlan, Barker, Soares, Coughlan, Grant, Zaaboub, Sturrock, Paterson. Subs: Corr, Hall, Phillips, Herd, Evans, Spencer and James-Lewis.
