Rochdale ended a poor run of form with a 3-2 victory over Dagenham in an entertaining clash at Spotland. Having lost their last three games, the hosts raced into a three-goal lead and looked comfortable until Dagenham pulled a couple of goals back in the second half to set up a nervy finish. Chris O'Grady's volley and an Anthony Elding header tested Daggers goalkeeper Tony Roberts, and it was no surprise when the deadlock was broken after 22 minutes. O'Grady played a one-two with Gary Jones and sent a low drive on target from 18 yards, the shot getting a slight nick off Scott Doe to leave Roberts wrong-footed. Rochdale's second was a well-crafted effort, with O'Grady sending Nicky Adams away down the right flank and his first-time cross was tucked away by Elding 10 minutes before the break. The result looked secured when Jones met O'Grady's centre to score from six yards out just before the hour. But Dagenham's fightback started when Damian Scannell pulled one back in the 64th minute, when he reacted quickest when Arber's shot was charged down by Craig Dawson. And it was game on when Danny Green's corner towards the near post was flicked into the net by Arber at close range four minutes later, but in the end Dale had done enough to earn the three points.
Source: PA
Source: PA