Hippolyte appears to have given Wimbledon exactly that kind of edge.
That is often enough in games where control does not always lead to separation on the scoreboard. A cleanly struck set-piece changes the tempo, forces the opposition to chase, and can turn a tense afternoon into a disciplined closing job.
A reported 1-0 win says plenty about the shape of the contest.
Lower-league football is full of matches like this: compact, physical, and decided by concentration. A standout delivery or finish becomes the difference between a satisfying home result and a frustrating near miss. If the update proves accurate, Wimbledon will take real encouragement from finding a route through without needing a high-scoring performance.
For Doncaster Rovers, the reported defeat would feel especially painful because there is little room to recover once a game swings on a single strike. Conceding from a set-piece can undo otherwise solid work, and the response after that moment often determines whether a team can rescue something.
The next few fixtures will show whether AFC Wimbledon can build momentum from a result like this. For Doncaster, the next storyline is simple: respond quickly, sharpen the details, and make sure the next tight game falls their way.