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          All Blacks vs. Lions social reaction: Tourists set up Eden Park decider

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          How each side can win the series decider (1:42)

          Tom May assesses how the Lions can repeat their second test heroics and how the All Blacks can bounce back in the decider. (1:42)

          • ESPN staffJul 1, 2017, 11:24 AM

          At the Westpac Stadium Warren Gatland's British & Irish Lions levelled the series as a result of an enthralling and dramatic Test match.

          It was New Zealand's first loss at home since 2009 and ensures that there's absolutely everything to play for back at Eden Park in a week's time.

          With so many twists, turns and talking points we've broken down how social media reacted to the colossal second Test.

          Of course the first major incident of the game arrived on 24 minutes as Jérôme Garcès handed Sonny Bill Williams a red card for a high challenge on Anthony Watson.

          The incident had statisticians searching for the last time an All Black had received a red card in a Test match. Our rugby editor Tom Hamilton answered that question, while others reacted to the sending off.

          The two sides went into the changing rooms at half-time level at 9-9 and from there New Zealand opened up an 18-9 lead due to the Lions' ill-discipline. Once the Lions started to find their feet and Taulupe Faletau flew over for a try things started to look a little more positive for three-time Lions tourist Simon Shaw!

          After Conor Murray exploited a gap around the fringes and Owen Farrell converted, the final moments proved to be testing on everyone's nerves even those that have handled some pretty intense rugby situations!

          After Garcès' full time whistle praise flew in from all sides for the series-levelling squad and equally for the reaction of the All Blacks to their first home loss in a very long time.

          The final word comes from a former Lion who summed it all up quite succinctly! Next stop, Eden Park.