Drama and Determination: Melbourne City Salvage Draw in Asian Champions League Thriller

Late header secures City a draw

Melbourne City appeared destined for defeat at AAMI Park on Tuesday night until substitute Ben Mazzeo came to the rescue with the help of Marcus Younis.

Mazzeo earns Melbourne City late draw

Ben Mazzeo's stoppage-time header earned hosts Melbourne City a 1-1 draw with Buriram United in the first leg of their Asian Champions League ​Elite last-16 clash on Tuesday, leaving the tie in the balance ahead ‌of next week's return meeting in Thailand. Mazzeo rose at the far post to meet Marcus Younis' inviting cross from the right, the 20-year-old outjumping the defence to power a downward header beyond ​Buriram goalkeeper Neil Etheridge to …

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Drama and Determination: Melbourne City Salvage Draw in Asian Champions League Thriller

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