Lions v Australia: second Test – in pictures

Lions fans are in a fearsome mood ahead of kick-off Photograph: Mal Fairclough/AP

Animal-themed headgear seems to be the order of the day amongst the Wallabies fans too Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Hopefully the excitement of the match won't bring on an early delivery Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

The Australian team seem to be in a mean mood as they head back to the dressing room after warming up. It's a must win game for the Wallabies, if they lose it, then the Lions take the series Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

It's a packed house in the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

If the Lions are to avoid a start like that of the first Test they're going to get a good grip on Israel Folau Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Michael Hooper attempts to tackle Tommy Bowe as he takes a high ball Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

After Leigh Halfpenny gives the Lions the lead with a penalty, Australia come back, here Will Genia passes the ball out. They take the lead courtesy of two penalties from Christian Leali'ifano ... Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Benn Alexander finds there's no way through Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

The Aussies win a line-out Photograph: Paul Crock/AFP/Getty Images

But Halfpenny's boot brings the scores level at 6-6 and then another penalty nudges the Lions ahead again Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

Adam Ashley-Cooper keeps an eye on the scrum Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Mako Vunipola attempts to charge down a kick from Will Genia Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

However it's not long before Chrisitan Leali'ifano pulls the Australians level. The penalty kick tit for tat continues with Halfpenny giving the Lions a 12-9 lead on the stroke of half-time Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

James Heaslip and Ben Youngs combine to stop Joe Tomane Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

A mighty hoof from the golden boot Leigh Halfpenny gives the Lions a 15-9 lead Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Australian prop Benn Alexander pops out of the scrum Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

As Kane Douglas shows it's a tough battle out there and there's no room for the faint-hearted Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

George North snaffles the ball by the left touchline and makes good upfield. He's stopped by Israel Folau, who grabs him in a bear hug. So North, ball in hand, simply gathers Folau up and carries him on his shoulder like a bag of tatties Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

He returns the player to the floor safely, taking Robinson with him, but North lands awkwardly. The medical staff check his head and neck but he's ok and gets on with the game Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Saia Fainga'a attempts to grab hold of a bouncing ball Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

Lions captain Sam Warburton is helped off the field by physio Phil Pask, left, and Dr James Robson, right, with an injured hamstring Photograph: David Davies/PA

Benn Robinson appeals to the touch judge after a collapsed scrum Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

With five minutes to go the Aussies set themselves in front of the posts. The ball's snapped back left to the excellent James O'Connor. He draws his man and flings the ball left to the onrushing Ashley-Cooper, who bursts through a gap from five yards ... Photograph: MARK DADSWELL/EPA

And then dives over the line Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images

Then gets up and celebrates Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

The Wallabies supporters celebrate as much as the players. That try puts the Aussies one point behind the Lions they need the (so far) trusted boot of Leali'ifano to do the business to put them ahead. After Kurtley Beale's slip last week, there's some worried moments amongst the fans as he steps to strike the ball from a tight angle. They needn't have worried, as he strokes a gorgeous effort between the posts - Australia 16-15 Lions Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

With three seconds on the clock, Australia inexplicably refuse to release down the right and concede a penalty just inside the Lions half. It gives the Lions one last chance to create a scoring chance. It's a long way out, can Leigh Halfpenny make it? Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Earlier in the second half Halfpenny slotted a kick from 49 yards, this one is slightly further out - a smidgen into the Lions' half. Is the ball heading between the posts to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

Alas no Photograph: Mal Fairclough/AP

The final whistle goes and cue joy amongst the Wallabies, here James Horwill and team mate Sekope Kepu, right, enjoy the moment Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Celebration time for the fans and players, here Will Genia poses with fans Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

There's some dejected faces in the red shirts as they troop of the pitch but the defeat tees up one almighty 3rd and final test in Sydney on 6th July Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images