Dag & Red 0-1 Darlington

A controversial goal from striker Pawel Abbott gave Darlington a victory over promotion rivals Dagenham and Redbridge which left them fourth in the table.

Abbott got on the end of a long ball on 74 minutes, and finished well with the home side vainly appealing for offside.

Dagenham, who now drop out of the play-off zone, saw Paul Benson have one effort ruled out for offside and another disallowed for a push.

Ben Strevens went close to a late equaliser, but his shot flew wide.

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Dag & Red: Roberts, Foster, Okuonghae, Arber, Palmer, Nurse (Nwokeji 78), Taiwo, Southam, Ritchie, Benson, Strevens.
Subs Not Used: Hogan, Tejan-Sie, Uddin, Thomas.

Booked: Okuonghae, Benson, Southam.

Darlington: Gerken, Valentine, Foster, White, Ryan (Austin 90), Burgmeier, Ravenhill, Kennedy, Purdie, Carlton (Blundell 89), Abbott (Hatch 80).
Subs Not Used: Kazimierczak, Tremarco.

Booked: Valentine, Foster, Carlton, Ravenhill.

Goals: Abbott 74.

Att: 1,832

Ref: Iain Williamson (Berkshire).