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Danny Johnson salvages point for League Two leaders Walsall at Doncaster

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Substitute Danny rescued a late point for as a closely-fought battle with fellow promotion chasers ended 2-2.

Goals from Luke Molyneux and had twice seen Doncaster take the lead as they looked to return to the automatic promotion places.

But Allen and Johnson found crucial equalisers as Walsall remained top of .

The game was tight throughout with both sides smothering each other for long periods and ensuring few clear-cut chances.

took the lead on 16 minutes when Molyneux latched onto a fizzed pass from Owen Bailey and drilled low in at the near post from the edge of the box.

Walsall levelled within two minutes after Oisin McEntee’s superb cross was met with a looping header from Allen.

Doncaster moved back in front after 84 minutes when an excellent turn from Jordan Gibson on the left gave him space to send in a low delivery which Sharp flicked in.

But Walsall pounced in the 90th minute, with Johnson heading in from close range after Jamille Matt saw a shot parried by Ted Sharman-Lowe.

READ MORE: Mat Sadler lauds Walsall ‘character’ after snatching draw at Doncaster

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