Dagenham & Redbridge player ratings: Old guard guide Daggers to success at Dover Athletic

Jim Stevenson of Dover Athletic and Andre Boucaud of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Ned Keating provides player ratings following the 2-1 National League win at Dover Athletic

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Jim Stevenson of Dover Athletic and Luke Guttridge of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) Jim Stevenson of Dover Athletic and Luke Guttridge of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo)

Dagenham & Redbridge returned to winning ways in the National League with a 2-1 success at Dover Athletic, thanks in no small part to their experienced spine.

At the back, Scott Doe and Magnus Okuonghae looked unbeatable for the most part, while Andre Boucaud and Luke Guttridge dominated midfield.

Paul Benson led the line tremendously well and his goal, Daggers’ second after Jordan Maguire-Drew had opened the scoring, was just rewards.

Between them, the five players boast over 1300 Football League appearances, so it goes to show while some of their less experienced players have taken the limelight this season, Daggers still need their old heads to succeed.

Christian Assombalonga of Dagenham & Redbridge and Tyrone Sterling of Dover Athletic (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) Christian Assombalonga of Dagenham & Redbridge and Tyrone Sterling of Dover Athletic (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo)

Elliot Justham (8) – Penalty save capped another splendid display in goal, it was just a shame he couldn’t keep what would have been a well deserved clean sheet.

Josh Staunton (7) – Picked his moments to go forward well and was rarely troubled by the Whites down his flank.

Scott Doe (7.5) – Held his line well and never strayed too far from Magnus Okuonghae, making it hard for Dover to penetrate through the middle.

Magnus Okuonghae (7) – An improved display from the centre-back, who was vocal throughout.

Joe Widdowson (7.5) – Was tremendous in the first half, keeping Ricky Miller at bay and also playing some cracking balls forward, but was let down by a booking for dissent.

Andre Boucaud (7.5) – Did what he does well, winning possession back and slowing the play down when he needed to.

Luke Guttridge (7.5) – Seemed to relish being more involved in a deeper position, and was also pleasing to see he was encouraging team-mates to play positively. Also felt he was unfortunate to concede a penalty as Miller went down a little too easily for my liking.

Jordan Maguire-Drew (7.5) – A hand in both goals, but struggled to influence the game in the second half.

Corey Whitely (8) – A joy to see him back in the middle where he belongs, running at defenders to draw them in and create space for team-mates.

Chris Assombalonga (6.5) – Tried his hardest, but too often was let down by his touch when in a good position.

Paul Benson (8.5) – Led the line brilliantly in what was easily his best performance of his second spell to date and full deserved his goal.

Subs:

Tyrique Hyde for Assombalonga 90