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European Challenge Cup | Group Stage
Nov 19, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
Harlequins
CardiffCardiff Rugby
20-32
Harlequins
Try (70'), Hobbs (79')
FT
Visser (50'), Lindsay-Hague (52'), Walker (65'), Care (80')

Harlequins come from behind to see off Cardiff Blues

Harlequins come from behind to clinch a 32-20 win over Cardiff Blues in Thursday night's European Challenge Cup clash at the Cardiff Arms Park.

Harlequins have come from behind to record an ultimately straightforward 32-20 win over Cardiff Blues in Thursday night's European Challenge Cup clash at the Cardiff Arms Park.

Harlequins wing Tim Visser races through to score as Rhys Patchell of the Blues reacts in the background during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Cardiff Blues and Harlequins at Cardiff Arms Park on November 19, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales© Getty Images

A tense first half saw just nine points shared out between the two competitors, Rhys Patchell and Ben Botica scoring two and one penalties respectively to put Blues 6-3 up at the break.

The action picked up after the restart, however, as tries from Tim Visser, Ollie Lindsay-Hague and Charlie Walker helped the visitors to a seemingly insurmountable lead after 65 minutes played.

A penalty try for the hosts in the 69th minute appeared to bring about the chance of a comeback, but with time running out, a straight red card for Matthew Rees gave Quins the edge.

Sam Hobbs crossed over in the 79th minute to make for a nervy finish, but Danny Care notched up a try of his own moments later to give his side an ultimately comfortable win.

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