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Southend United: Jack Bridge is beaming with his big goal

Southend United saviour Jack Bridge revealed how his risk-or-reward pass paid off with the goal of his career that booked a place at Wembley.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 May 2025

By Andy Mitchell

Southend United saviour Jack Bridge revealed how his risk-or-reward pass paid off with the goal of his career that booked a place at Wembley.
The late substitute instigated the break that resulted in United’s extra-time equaliser against Forest Green.
Trailing with four minutes of extra-time left, Bridge picked up possession near his own penalty area and burst over the halfway line.
Blue shirts flooded forward with centre-half Ben Goodliffe peeling away to his right and while more forward-thinking options were on hand, Bridge’s steady roll came back with ideal weight to str...

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