By Nicole Cho-Yee

WEALDSTONE 1

Charles 5

DAGENHAM & R0
ASHLEY Charles’ first goal of the season inside the opening five minutes proved to be decisive in this clash of two play-off pushers as Wealdstone moved level on points with seventh-placed Southend United.
Charles struck coolly into the bottom corner after impressive debutant Brooklyn Ilunga had slalomed his way into the Dagenham penalty area.
“It was a gritty, tough performance and we’re proud of the players,” said Wealdstone assistant boss Matt Saunders.
“We were much the better team in the opening stages, and once we scored...