Caltex Socceroo Mark Milligan has been involved in an eight-goal thriller in the latest round of top-flight action in the UAE.
The classy former A-League midfielder played a full 90 minutes for Baniyas in their 4-4 draw with fellow strugglers Emirates Club.
Baniyas led 4-2 with four minutes remaining before two late goals denied them what would have been a crucial three points in the fight against relegation.
Milligan picked up a late booking for Baniyas, with the result confirming the hosts' demotion to the first division next season with only one game remaining in the campaign.
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BOZANIC
Meantime, Oliver Bozanic played a full 90 minutes for Kofu in the latest round of the YBC Levain Cup competition in Japan.
But the former Mariners and Victory midfielder couldn't prevent a 1-0 home loss to Yokohama Marinos.
Caltex Socceroos midfielder Milos Degenek didn't feature for Yokohama.
And Matt Jurman's fine club form continues in South Korea.
The former Sydney FC defender played a full part in Suwon Bluewings' third successive victory in the K-League Classic.
Suwon beat Pohang 1-0 to remain fourth on the table.
CHAPMAN
Fellow Australian defender Connor Chapman has also been a winner in Korea overnight.
The former Jets and Melbourne City centre-back started Incheon's 1-0 win away at Sangju Sangmu.
Chapman was replaced with five minutes to go as Incheon broke a four-game losing streak.
LEIJER
The former Victory defender picked up a yellow card in Suwon City's 1-0 loss away at Asan Mugunghwa.
It was a first defeat in five games for Suwon, who drop to fifth in the second-tier K-League Challenge.
Fellow Aussie Bruce Djite didn’t feature for Suwon.
VIDOSIC
The former Roar, Reds and Western Sydney playmaker completed 90 minutes as his Seongnam outfit were downed 2-0 at home by Seoul E to remain bottom of the table.
