Strevens double keeps Daggers top of the pile

12:09pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

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Lincoln City 1
Dagenham and Redbridge 3
(League Two)

DAGENHAM launched an impressive second half fightback to seal victory over Lincoln at Sincil Bank.

The east Londoners were behind at half time following Lenny John-Lewis's fine first-time shot after only 18 minutes.

But they dominated after the break and equalised on 67 minutes. City keeper Rob Burch could only punch Sam Saunders' looping free kick into the path of Ben Strevens, and the striker took full advantage to hook the ball home.

Strike partner Paul Benson then went close to giving Daggers the lead but saw his shot strike a post.

But the second goal wasn't long in coming, Strevens heading home a Saunders corner on 79 minutes.

Benson wrapped the game up in the final minute, tapping home from close range.

The result keeps the Daggers top of League Two on goal difference.

They host Port Vale on Saturday.

Dag & Red: Roberts, Okuonghae, Griffiths, Uddin, Arber, Green (Nurse 90), Gain, Taiwo, Saunders, Benson, Strevens. Unused subs: Thompson, Southam, Nwokeji, Patterson.