Southend twice came from behind to secure a draw at Tranmere in a match where both sides finished with 10 men.

Rovers striker Ian Moore volleyed home in style from a Chris Shuker cross but moments later Alex Revell deflected a Kevin Betsy cross to level affairs.

Rovers were ahead again when Bas Savage beat goalkeeeper Adam Federici with an excellent shot from 20 yards.

Hal Robson-Kanu's shot then rebounded off a post and fell invitingly into the path of Betsy for Southend's second.

Tranmere: Coyne, Shotton, Chorley, Goodison, Cresswell, Shuker, Jennings, Kay, Moore, Savage, Greenacre. Subs Not Used: Antwi, Edds, Sonko, Barnett, Achterberg.

Sent Off: Jennings (83).

Booked: Kay, Jennings, Shotton.

Goals: Moore 8, Savage 14.

Southend: Federici, Francis, Clarke, Barrett, Harding, Betsy (Grant 77), Sawyer (McCormack 87), Christophe, Robson-Kanu, Revell, Laurent. Subs Not Used: Scannell, Sankofa, Mildenhall.

Sent Off: Laurent (71).

Booked: Sawyer, Christophe.

Goals: Revell 10, Betsy 35.

Att: 5,019

Ref: Craig Pawson (Sheffield).

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