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Ian Chadband

Ex-Victory man knocks City out of Asian CL

Ex-Melbourne Victory player Raul Baena's goal sent Melbourne City out of the Asian Champions League. (AAP)

Melbourne City have crashed out of the Asian Champions League - thanks to a late, late goal from a man who used to play for their cross-city rivals Victory.

The Australian champions were on the verge of celebrating their passage to the knockout rounds for the first time on Sunday night as they anxiously awaited the results of the final group matches to learn if they'd make it as one of the best group runners-up.

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