Josh Rees treble helps Dagenham thrash Altrincham to boost survival hopes.
Josh Rees hit a hat-trick as Dagenham took their survival bid to the final day with a thumping 6-1 win over Altrincham.
Daggers skipper Rees started the rout. When his long-range shot flew in off a post after only seven minutes.
Rees grabbed another with a neat finish and Harry Phipps head the hosts into a 3-0 lead with less than half an hour gone.
Dion Pereira made it four from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time, Rees completed his treble with a cheeky backheel and Charlie Olson’s own goal made it six. Before Joe Nuttall’s late consolation.
Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder Josh Rees feels it is important to have a ‘one game at a time mentality’ as the business end of the season approaches.
The Daggers occupy 11th place in the Vanarama National League after a slow start to the campaign.
Rees believes their performances should have them higher up in the table.
“I think the campaign has had its fair share of ups and downs,” he admitted.
“Obviously, we were bitterly disappointed with our performances in the cup competitions, which were by no means good enough.
“In regard to the league, I think the สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน performances have been mostly very positive. There have a number of games where we have fallen short in key moments and ultimately not come away with a victory.
“A lack of ruthlessness combin with some ill fortune has probably cost us around ten points. All honesty and I think the stats back that up.
“Then it’s a totally different conversation about how you view the season.