Dartford manager Ady Pennock on the key role played by on-loan Leyton Orient midfielder Dan Carter in 3-2 Isthmian Premier win over Brentwood

Dartford boss Ady Pennock praised the response of on-loan midfielder Dan Carter on Saturday.

The Leyton Orient teenager brilliantly set up a late winner for fellow substitute Eddie Dsane as 10-man Darts as they won 3-2 against fellow Isthmian Premier play-off hopefuls Brentwood.

Carter had earlier been disappointed with his corner delivery which saw Brentwood break away and score their equaliser. But he made amends with a dazzling run and unselfish lay-off for Dsane to fire home.

“It was exceptional for a young boy,” stated Pennock, on Carter’s role in the winner. “With their second goal, he took the corner and it wasn't a very good corner.

“I think he took a little bit of responsibility and for about five minutes, he lost it a little bit. Not in terms of kicking anybody, but it was a great learning curve for him because he just mentally wasn't there - he wasn't looking for the ball like he always does.

“I told everybody to tell Dan to get on the ball and don’t worry about it.

“He’s got a lot of ability and the way he rode the tackles, because they tried to bring him down, and then having the thought to pass to Eddie at the end, it was leagues above.”

Carter’s magic set up a first goal since early November from Dsane, who has struggled with injury of late.

“We've got to keep Eddie fit,” stated Pennock. “Keep him fit and keep him happy.

“As I've said on numerous occasions, Eddie's the best finisher at the club - maybe the league.

“But we just want to keep him fit and hungry. He’s had his niggles but he showed what character he's got by coming off the bench and scoring that goal.”

It was a remarkable game at Princes Park as Dartford raced into a 2-0 lead, the opening goal coming after a minute from Sam Okoye.

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