Louis Storey scored twice as Gateshead beat Dagenham and Redbridge 3-0 to claim a crucial win in their battle against relegation from the National League.
Storey put the home side on course for their second successive victory when he headed the opener following a short corner routine after 26 minutes.
The same player doubled the lead when he pounced on a defensive error just nine minutes later.
Captain Greg Olley, who along with Marcus Dinanga had earlier hit a post, put the game beyond doubt with a fine individual effort in the 67th minute.
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