Internationals fail to impress in reserves defeat

Last updated : 17 September 2003 By Ben Collins
Dunne, Fowler and Reyna all played 90 minutes at Southport's Haig Avenue while Eyal Berkovic was replaced at half-time.

City were already two down and the Blues were unable to hit back in the second period.

A first half brace from Nick Chadwick but the Toffemen ahead - the second a penalty after he was bundled over by Bischoff.

A City comeback failed to materialise and Alex Nyarko's 25 yard drive on 76 minutes but the game beyond the Blues.

City came closest through man-of-the-match, Jonathan D'Laryea.

City: Ellegaard; Bischoff, Wiekens (Murphy 83), Dunne, Jordan; Reyna, D'Laryea, Whelan (Ireland 81), Berkovic (Tandy h-t); Fowler, Elliott.

Unused subs: Schmeichel, Collins.

Attendance: 1,159.