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GIF: CSKA Moscow awarded controversial penalty after dive from Seydou Doumbia

Maxim Shemetov / Reuters

Manchester City were denied an away win and three desperately-needed points when CSKA Moscow forward Seydou Doumbia earned a late penalty with a theatrical dive.

With City leading 2-1 in the 85th minute, Doumbia went down a tad too easily as Aleksandar Kolarov attempted to intercept a cross into the visitors' box, leading referee Istvan Vad to point to the penalty spot to the dismay of Manuel Pellegrini's side.

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Midfielder Bibras Natkho stepped up to take the ensuing penalty and had no trouble leveling the score at 2-2.

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It looks to be another Champions League where City are watching the latter stage of the tournament from the discomfort of their own couches.

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