Dagenham emerge 74-12 victors against Old Brentwood despite firm resistance from the hosts.

As the ball was kicked off, it was clear that Old Brentwood were not to be underestimated as they attacked our defence with good physicality. However, despite their best efforts to retain possession, Dagenham turned the ball over and moved it wide. Jermaine then passed to Jeffery on the wing, leading to him dropping the ball but re-gathering to walk in for his first try of the season. Dagenham then started to gain ascendency, leading to Jermaine converting a strong run under the posts to continue his impressive try scoring form of late. The third try came again from Jeffery, which surprised the whole team because he actually caught the ball, something you rarely see when he takes the field. This made the score 17-0. The fourth came as a result of a well struck penalty from Connor, putting the ball right between the 5m line. Tommy then plucked Chris' line out from the sky and set the platform for the forwards to drive over, Brad the try scorer. Then Dagenham got complacent and leaked two easy try's that to Old Brentwood's credit, they converted well. The score was 24-12 and it was clear something had to change. Dagenham replied well with Connor scoring off of solid scrum ball provided by the pack. The half then ended on a high with Jermaine cutting an impressive angle off Connor to score for the second time. At the end of the half the score was 38-12.

It was clear at half time that Dagenham had to get more structured and utilise the space out wide. Dagenham started the brighter courtesy of some strong runs by Ledian and Thomas but it was Jeffery again who scored, completing his hat trick, much to the amazement of the players. The second try of the half was as a result of some textbook back play, with the ball being swung out to Tobi on the right wing who despite a strong run was brought down and unselfishly offloaded to the oncoming Beni for his first. However Tobi's try did eventually come with the big man powering through a couple of weak tackles to score his well deserved first. Dagenham were completely dominant at this point due to the valiant efforts of Liam, Germanas, Dan and Tommy in the pack and Samuel in the backs who came agonisingly close to his first early in the half. Tommy was also unlucky not to get his first ever try despite four brave efforts. Brad then scored Dagenham's 10th peeling off of a ruck and powering down the touchline, courtesy of some pre-match Belvitas. Jermaine completed his hat rick late on with a solid solo effort, converting his own try. Dagenham were in complete control by this point and the final try showed this dominance. A clear contender for try of the season, William powered his way through countless defenders to score his first try in a year and cap off Dagenham's try scoring with our 12th and final try. The match ended 74-12.

All in all, despite a poor first half it was a decent effort by the 15 who turned up and we advance in the Cup.

1. Germanas
2. Chris
3. Thomas
4. Ledian
5. Tommy
6. Liam
7. Dan
8. Brad 2T

9. Will 1T 1C
10. Connor 1T 4C
11. Sam
12. Jermaine 3T 1C
13. Tobi 1T
14. Jeffery 3T
15. Beni 1T