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'I nearly died' – Maradona sees promotion hopes dashed

Diego Maradona watched his Dorados team lose the Mexican second-division final against San Luis.[Courtesy]

Diego Maradona's hopes of winning his first coaching title were dashed Sunday as his Dorados team lost the Mexican second-division finals, along with their shot at promotion.

Rivals Atletico San Luis scored the lone goal of the second leg in extra time to clinch the title and a spot in the first division -- the second time they have left Maradona empty-handed in two consecutive finals.

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