AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley was a satisfied man despite watching three points turn into one at Torquay United.

Harry Pell, who told the Surrey Comet last week that he wanted more goals, had the Dons ahead on 88 minutes.

However, Ardley's men could not hang on for an opening day win as Aaron Downes bagged a stoppage time leveller.

Ardley said: "It was open at times and an exciting game to watch, and some positives to take from the match.

"We created good chances but we didn't pass it as well as pre-season due to the nerves, but overall reasonably solid defensively and created some nice stuff going forward."

He added: "It's to be expected that players are worried about making mistakes but last season it was more about survival and this season we are going to encourage them to make positive decisions.

"It's going to be a season where we use the full squad, I don't know my best team and I will look to keep things fresh and give everyone a chance."

AFC Wimbledon go to Millwall tomorrow night in the first round of the Capital One Cup, ahead of the visit of Wycombe Wanderers next weekend.