Wrexham 1-2 AFC Wimbledon

Terry Brown freely admitted his team got away with murder across the border this afternoon – but he refuses to complain.

The AFC Wimbledon manager was happy to turn a blind eye to the smash and grab raid at the Racecourse.

But one thing nobody can ignore is the Dons' brilliant form after substitute Rashid Yussuff netted the winner to complete a dramatic turn around.

Dean Saunders' Wrexham took the lead through Andy Mangan after 27 minutes and looked likely to push on after a dominant display in Wales.

They didn't count on the comeback. Two minutes after half-time man of the moment Christian Jolley – a summer snip from Kingstonian – punished Curtis Obeng for not dealing with Ryan Jackson as his cross found the on-fire winger.

Another close season arrival confirmed the points after 83 minutes. Yussuff killed off the Dragons after Danny Kedwell's neat knock-down to send the away fans wild.

Their third win from four games was hardly as easy on the eye as the magnificent 5-2 victory up at Mansfield Town in midweek.

But eking out victories when not playing well is a hallmark of champions. Brown knew it was a matter of result over performance after a long week.

He said: “If I were a Wrexham fan or their manager Dean Saunders I would be beside myself.

“They battered us to be fair, especially in the first half. We could have been out of the match by half-time but we stuck at it. I’d be distraught if I were a supporter leaving the ground because Dean and his team were great today.

“What does that say about us? Well, I am happy because we have learnt the art of playing badly and nicking something, coming away with a point or, in cases like this, three to show for our efforts.

“We could have lost by four but we've won. It keeps our good run going and we're still snapping at Crawley's heels.”

Saunders couldn't hide his disappointment after Wimbledon goalkeeper Seb Brown, in action for England C next week, kept the Dragons at bay.

“If it wasn't for him we would have won with ease, it's gutting really,” said the Wales coach.

“It’s the best we’ve played since I’ve been here. We’ve been mugged really, the result is a total travesty.”