Updated: June 30, 2013, 12:00 AM
In Pictures: Australia beat the Lions
British and Irish Lions' Mako Vunipola (R) attempts to smother a kick from Australia Wallabies' Will Genia during their rugby union test match at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne June 29, 2013. REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT RUGBY) *** Local Caption *** SGP125_RUGBY-LIONS-_0629_11.JPG
Worse for the Lions, the usually immaculate Leigh Halfpenny takes a penalty kick to lose the Test. Paul Crock / AFP
At one point, North, right, carries Folau, the Wallabies winger, on his shoulder as he runs forward with the ball. The of the world's best players in their positions were at each other throughout the game. William West / AFP
Lions fans cheer during the game. At this stage, the visitors are still in the lead, albeit a slim one. Paul Crock / AFP
As the game got closer, there were a few slip-ups. George North, centre, loses the ball after been tackled by the Wallabies defenders. William West / AFP
The Lions are dismayed after losing a match 16-15 they had come so very close to winning. The series is tied at 1-1 with the third and final Test in Sydney on Saturday. William West / AFP
Wallabies supporters are ecstatic as Adam Ashley-Cooper celebrates with teammate Christian Lealiifano. Scott Barbour / Getty Images
James Slipper, of the Wallabies, who was having a decent outing, is tackled by Tom Croft. Quinn Rooney / Getty Images