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Dagenham and Redbridge

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 Benson 33

Strevens 85

Benson 90 

FA Cup
Victoria Road

Saturday 1st December 2007

Tony Roberts - 8 - Where would we be without the legend? Time and again he came to the rescue on Saturday, and made a crucial and outstanding stop when faced with a one on one just before our killer second goal. Handling was good in difficult conditions.

Danny Foster - 6 - Steady. All the back 4 found it tough as Kiddie had a real go at us throughout the game. Did little wrong although still has the habit of switching off when the ball is on the opposite side of the pitch. 6

Scott Griffiths - 6 - As with Fossie, steady if unspectacular. Gets forward when he can and eventually one of his volleyed specials will gain him another goal.

Jon Boardman - 4 - A bad afternoon for Stan. Was out-muscled by Richards all afternoon and it was his man that scored from the set-piece. Put it down to a bad day at the office, you know he will bounce back.

Anwar Uddin - 5 - Struggled to keep things together as it was clear Kiddie were gaining the upper hand. As skipper, we really need him to grab hold of tight situations and drive the boys on.

Sam Sloma - 6 - A tough afternoon for Sam. His touch was off and seemed to struggle with the pace of the game. Set-pieces were ok and in a ten minute spell before the half, it was his energetic running and drive that helped us force the equaliser.

Shane Huke - 7 - Shane is our physical presence in the centre and didnt disappoint on Saturday. It was his flick on that set up the first goal goal and his general demenour is of someone who you know is going to give you a run for your money.

Glen Southam - 7 - With Huke bossing proceedings, Glen is the man to play football. Dosent shirk his responsibilities and tries to play wherever possible. Quality showed on Saturday as the game began to open up.

Chris Moore - 5 - Sadly, the game seemed to pass Chris by. He dosent seem confident when on the ball and has perhaps has lost that yard of sharpness that has made him such a favourite over the years. Was rightly replaced by Nurse.

Paul Benson - 8 - What can you say?! 2 excellent goals of a different nature at crucial times. Looks every inch the player who can step up even further in the game.

Ben Strevens - 8 - Not liked by everyone but there is no hiding from the fact that he plays the support role so well. Is a very unselfish player who's workrate allows Benno the opportunity to keep getting in the box and nicking the goals the main striker should get. Strevs notched a deserved and very important one himself.

Substitute

Jon Nurse - 7 - Crucial substitution at a crucial time and didnt let Stilly or the team down. Has electric pace and used the ball intelligently in possession, creating the goal for Strevs. If we keep this system going I would chuck him in for Moore as soon as.