Ironic synergy hands Strevens more success over Railwaymen

By Michael Gower

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DAGENHAM & R 1
Pereira 73 (pen)
GRESTY Road proved again to be giant-killing territory for Ben Strevens as he celebrated Dagenham & Redbridge’s FA Cup success at Crewe with his family at the final whistle.
Daggers boss Ben Strevens once hit a penalty winner for Eastleigh in an FA Cup tie at Crewe in 2015.
As in the first-round tie nine years ago, the National League side’s winner came from the spot as leading scorer Dion Pereira converted a 73rd-minute kick awarded
when the League Two side’s keeper Filip Marschall brou...

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