Mihailo Ivanovic’s bizarre goal inspires Millwall to FA Cup win over Dagenham
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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.
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A trip to face Leeds in the fourth round awaits for Alex Neil and his side after 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 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.
Young – who was appointed in his temporary role after the sacking of Ben Strevens on Boxing Day – had to wait another five days for his taste of third-round action after his brother Ashley and nephew Tyler had been on opposite sides. But the visitors could take inspiration from seeing Tamworth, who are currently 16th in the National League, one place behind the Daggers, take Tottenham to extra time on Sunday. Dagenham came through trips to AFC Wimbledon and Crewe in the previous rounds, although their last meeting with Millwall in 2012 ended in a 5-0 thrashing that included two goals from a certain on-loan striker called Harry Kane.
