Australia v British and Irish Lions second Test in pictures
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Hopes are high among the Lions fans gathered in Melbourne's Etihad Stadium as kick-off in the second Test nears
Australia captain James Horwill, awaiting the outcome of an IRB appeal over a first-Test incident, has an early chat with referee Craig Joubert
Kurtley Beale, who squandered a late chance to win the first Test for Australia, is involved early in the second
Blood is drawn in Melbourne, with Australia lock Kane Douglas showing the scars of battle
Leigh Halfpenny slots over one of five penalties as the Lions open up a 15-9 lead
Lions wing George North gets to grips with Australia counterpart Israel Folau
Lions captain Sam Warburton has to be helped off with 13 minutes remaining because of a hamstring problem
Adam Ashley-Cooper dives over for a try four minutes from time as Australia move to within a point of the Lions
Christian Leali'ifano slots over the conversion - to add to his three earlier penalties - to give Australia a 16-15 lead with the clock ticking down
But after the hooter has sounded, Halfpenny has the chance to win the match - and the series - for the Lions
His penalty falls short, though, and as Halfpenny is consoled by team-mate Brian O'Driscoll and the Australian celebrations begin in earnest
A 16-15 win for the Wallabies means the outcome of the series will be decided in next Saturday's third Test in Sydney