A goal to Wellington Phoenix at the end of regular time denied Melbourne City the three points on Sunday evening.
Golden-boot leader Jamie Maclaren led the side at Aami Park and put the first goal on the board via a penalty after the Phoenix had a look inside their box early.
Receiving a cross from Australian representative Matthew Leckie, Marco Tilio then put City’s second into the back of the net at the 34th minute which saw the hosts go into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Despite having more possession and several opportunities, including one that was ruled offside, the visitors did not get on the board until the 79th minute via a clean strike from outside the box to Sam Sutton.
City was unable to hold out Phoenix late, with some fancy Kosta Barbarouses footwork seeing the game end in a draw.
Rubbing salt into the wound for City, Thomas Lam was red-carded in stoppage time.
City remain in top spot on the table ahead of their clash with Perth next week.
