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Ian Chadband

Melbourne held in late Champs League drama

Jamie Maclaren struck late for Melbourne City but it wasn't enough to earn them an ACL win. (AAP)

Melbourne City's hopes of earning automatic qualification for the Asian Champions League knockout stages have been dealt a late, late blow in a 1-1 draw with Jeonnam Dragons in Thailand.

The A-League men's champions were ready to celebrate an 89th minute winner from their Socceroos' marksman Jamie Maclaren at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday night which looked set to power them back to joint-top of their group.

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