Harrogate Town faced a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against Milton Keynes Dons at Stadium MK, despite a dramatic late goal from English-Ghanaian defender Zico Asare.

The match began with MK Dons taking the lead in the 28th minute when Joe White capitalized on a precise assist from Dan Crowley to score from inside the box. MK Dons dominated possession and continued to create opportunities, but Harrogate’s defense held strong, limiting their chances.

With the game winding down, hope emerged for Harrogate in stoppage time. Asare, who had been substituted in the 80th minute for Bryant Bilongo, made an immediate impact. In the 92nd minute, he seized a well-delivered corner and hammered a stunning right-footed strike into the top corner, marking his first goal of the season and leveling the score at 1-1.

However, just two minutes later, MK Dons’ Alex Gilbey silenced the visitors with a brilliant long-range shot, securing a 2-1 victory for the hosts. The result extended MK Dons’ strong record against Harrogate, having now won three out of their last four encounters.