By Mitul Samji

DAGENHAM & R 0

HARTLEPOOL U 1
Ling (og) 28
AN UNFORTUNATE own goal from Dagenham’s Sam Ling brought an end to Hartlepool United’s three-game winless run in a tight encounter at Victoria Road.
The result leaves John Askey’s Pools positioned nicely in the play-off positions, but Ben Strevens’ Dagenham have lost two on the spin.
“We probably needed a bit of luck to keep a clean sheet,” Askey said after three games without a win.
“I am pleased with the effort of our players who know they can play a lot better.
“If we get back to playing the way we can and put the effort in...