Daggers slip into relegation zone (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Dagenham & Redbridge go down 4-1 at Crewe Alexandra.

11:13pm Sunday 22nd January 2012 in Daggers

Dagenham & Redbridge slipped back into the League Two relegation zone after a 4-1 away defeat against Crewe Alexandra.

The Daggers had gone ahead in the contest as Brian Woodall continued his good recent form to open the scoring.

The striker curled his shot past Crewe keeper Steve Phillips 17 minutes into the game.

The hosts, who now sit just three points outside the playoff positions, responded four minutes before the break as Greg Pearson levelled from six yards with a well-timed volley.

The second period was a close fought contest but the turning point would come with 20 minutes remaining.

Abu Agogo hit a routine back pass to Daggers stopper Chris Lewington but the ball bobbled as the keeper went to clear and rolled into an empty net.

Crewe then added to goals in the space of three minutes to give the score a flattering look.

Adam Dugdale was first to net as he headed home before Nick Powell finished off proceedings with a well taken chip.