Wrexham 0 Dagenham & Redbridge 1 player ratings: Jordan Maguire-Drew impresses as Daggers make play-offs

Leo Smith of Wrexham and Craig Robson of Dagenham & Redbridge (pic: David Simpson/TGS Photo) ©TGS Photo tgsphoto.co.uk +44 1376 553468

Ned Keating provides player ratings following the 1-0 win at Wrexham in the National League

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If ever a game had an end of season feel about it, it was Dagenham & Redbridge’s win away to Wrexham in the National League.

Though Daggers needed a win to make the play-offs, there was a lack of intensity from both teams at the Racecourse Stadium.

When the Essex club did move the ball of pace, however, they cut the Robins open at ease.

Jordan Maguire-Drew continued his good form with another impressive showing, while Paul Benson is finding the net at the right stage in the season.

So though it was not the most enthralling of ties, Daggers did what they needed to do and can now look forward to the play-offs.

Mark Cousins (6.5) – Feel a little harsh giving him a low rating despite helping Daggers keep a first clean sheet on the road since January. However, had little to do with Wrexham toothless in attack, though showed authority to come and punch clear one cross into the box.

Curtley Williams (7) – The defence looks so much more assured when he’s in the side. Ensured Leo Smith rarely got involved, and also helped get Daggers on the front foot.

Scott Doe (6) – By and large restricted to Robins strikers Jordan White and Ntumba Massanka to half chances. Again made a few interesting clearances, though.

Shaun Donnellan (6.5) – Back in the middle and looked a lot more assured than on Monday. Like Doe, kept the Wrexham forwards at bay in the most part.

Joe Widdowson (7) – Another defender rarely troubled at the back with Anthony Barry struggling for the Welsh club. The former West Ham United youngster was also only too happy to go forward when given the chance.

Craig Robson (7) – Broke up play well in midfield and looks to be taking to the task of being the team’s enforcer. Good tackle to win ball back in build-up to game’s only goal.

Andre Boucaud (6.5) – Afforded the space and time by Wrexham to dictate the play like he wants to. Perhaps a little too laidback in possession in the first half.

Jordan Maguire-Drew (8) – Inch-perfect cross for Benson for the game’s only goal and a menace in the first half. Never gave James Jennings a moment’s rest and tracked back well in the first half too.

Luke Howell (7.5) – Was at the heart of everything good for the Essex club in the first half. Played a splendid ball for Maguire-Drew to chase in the build-up to the opener.

Corey Whitely (7.5) – Another lively performance from the attacker, who is like a magician with the ball at his feet. That said, missed two good chances for a goal in the second half.

Paul Benson (8) – Was said to me earlier in the season was that if the former Luton Town man was given a run of games, he’d consistently score and so it’s proved. Was in the right place at the right time to head home his fourth goal in his last six games.

Subs:

Luke Guttridge for Maguire-Drew 74 (6.5) – Did play some nice passes in the final third to tee up good chances for Daggers. All told, not enough time to make much of an impact.

Elliott Romain for Benson 85.