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Josh Neufville's superb goal secures a draw for Wimbledon against Crewe

Josh Neufville's superb goal secures a draw for Wimbledon against Crewe

AFC Wimbledon made a comeback with an excellent goal from Josh Neufville to secure a 1-1 draw against promotion rivals Crewe in League Two.

Crewe took the lead early in the game through Jamie Knight-Lebel from a set piece, but Neufville equalized just before half-time to extend AFC Wimbledon's unbeaten streak to six matches.

Despite having the best defense in League Two, AFC Wimbledon conceded a goal in the 15th minute due to some sloppy marking from a free-kick by Joel Tabiner, allowing Knight-Lebel to score easily at the far post.

AFC Wimbledon responded with Alistair Smith's long-range effort which was saved by Filip Marschall on the second attempt.

Knight-Lebel had another opportunity to score at the far post, but this time Owen Goodman in goal blocked his shot.

The equalizer came just before half-time when Neufville scored a fantastic goal from outside the box after being set up by Matty Stevens.

In the second half, AFC Wimbledon were on the front foot with Marcus Browne testing Marschall with a shot which was tipped around the post.

Crewe's defense had to work hard to deny Stevens a goal with Matus Holicek deflecting his effort wide.

Browne struck the underside of the Crewe crossbar with a shot as AFC Wimbledon controlled possession and looked more likely to score a winner.

In a rare attack from Crewe, substitute Kane Hemmings had a chance on goal, but Joe Lewis made a crucial intervention to stop him as the match ended in a draw.