JOHNNIE Jackson was looking at the positives despite AFC Wimbledon dropping out of the League Two play-off places after their 1-1 draw at Crewe Alexandra on Saturday.
The Dons went ahead in the second minute when Jack Currie set up John-Kymani Gordon for a close-range finish.
But Crewe levelled ten minutes later through Rio Adebisi with a shot from the edge of the box from from a pre-planned corner routine.
Charlie Kirk had a late effort blocked for the hosts, who are in fifth, five points off the automatic promotion spots.
Wimbledon are in ninth, a point behind Crawley Town in seventh.
“It was a close game between two evenly-matched teams,” Jackson said on Dons TV. “It was fiercely competitive as both teams wanted to get the win, both teams certainly had their moments.
“We have to be pleased with the point.
“It’s a shame we couldn’t build on the goal because we were on top for the first fifteen minutes. I’m a bit disappointed with the goal we conceded, we switched off from a free-kick and it gave them some confidence.
“It was a great start to the game. John took his goal really well. It was a well-worked move down the left and he put the finishing touch on it. I’m pleased for him, he’s been really bright since he came in. He’s had opportunities in the team and done really well.
“We had moments to potentially win it. They defended very well, they put their bodies on the line when we had shots. We put them under a lot of pressure. We made positive changes to the side in the second half in order to try and get the win. We defended well, they defended well. It was important that we didn’t get beaten today. But we’re going to need wins to get to where we want to get to.”
Jackson explained why Armani Little wasn’t involved.
“He felt his hamstring in training during the early part of the week. He just wasn’t right for today but hopefully he’ll be back fit for the Easter fixtures. We’ll monitor him.”
Wimbledon are at home to Harrogate Town on Friday at 3pm.
