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Heineken Cup | Pools
Jan 12, 2014 at 12.45pm UK
 
CastresCastres
22-29
LeinsterLeinster
Gray (9'), Dulin (20'), Lamerat (80')
FT
Gopperth (28', 41'), Murphy (76')

Second-half comeback gives Leinster win

Leinster complete an impressive second-half comeback to beat Castres 29-22 in this afternoon's Heineken Cup clash.

Leinster completed an impressive second-half comeback to secure a 29-22 win over Castres in this afternoon's Heineken Cup clash.

Leinster's Jordi Morphy is congratulated by teammates after scoring a try against Castres during their Heineken Cup match on January 12, 2014© AFP

Castres took an early lead after just nine minutes through a try from Richie Gray as they dominated the early stages of the game.

Brice Dulin grabbed the home side's second try of the game on 20 minutes to extend their advantage even further.

Jimmy Gopperth brought Leinster back into the game on 28 minutes with a try, before a conversion a minute later.

Gopperth was on the scoresheet again just before half time with another try, giving the away side a chance in the second half.

Leinster pushed forward and dominated the opening stages of the second half and were rewarded with a penalty goal on 55 minutes from Gopperth.

Rob Kearney added another penalty two minutes later to put Leinster ahead for the first time in the game.

Gopperth added two more penalties in five minutes to extend his side's lead.

Jordi Murphy confirmed the win for Leinster with a try on 76 minutes.

Remi Lamerat scored a try on 80 minutes for Castres, though it was only a consolation.

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