Blues score late leveler in eight-goal thriller with Dartford

A share of the spoils - for Southend United (Image: ROB CRAVEN)

BEAU MacDonald's last-minute penalty gave Southend United a share of the win in an entertaining National League Under 19 Alliance South Division match with Dartford at Roots Hall.

MacDonald showed composure to convert when he returned to the team as a substitute following a back injury after league champions Dartford had fought back from 2-0 down and 3-2 behind to lead 4-3 with 11 minutes remaining.

Mikey Faulkner had put Blues ahead after just 12 minutes, and midway through the first half Obi Okafor doubled the lead before ...