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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons at the Den

Mihailo Ivanovic’s bizarre goal inspires Millwall to FA Cup win over Dagenham

Mihailo Ivanovic heads in Millwall’s opener from ground level
Mihailo Ivanovic heads in Millwall’s opener from ground level. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

This has certainly been a week to remember for three members of the Young family. Yet after Everton’s Ashley was cruelly denied the chance to face his son Tyler against Peterborough, Dagenham & Redbridge’s interim manager Lewis couldn’t quite conjure up an FA Cup shock as a bizarre improvised finish from Mihailo Ivanovic helped Millwall knock out the last non-league team still left standing in this year’s competition.

A tasty trip to face Leeds in the fourth round awaits for Alex Neil and his side as second-half goals from Casper De Norre and the substitute Ra’ess Bangura-Williams on his debut ensured the former Norwich and Sunderland manager picked up a first win since taking over from Neil Harris. But despite rarely laying a glove on their Championship opponents the night still belonged to Dagenham and their supporters, who almost outnumbered a disappointingly low turnout from the home fans and made their presence felt throughout.

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