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Harlequins
Heineken Cup | Pools
Jan 11, 2014 at 1.35pm UK
 
Harlequins
13-16
ClermontClermont Auvergne
Hopper (22')
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Nalaga (44'), Sivivatu (72')

Late Clermont Auvergne push downs Harlequins

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Clermont Auvergne scores a try and a penalty inside the last eight minutes to clinch a 16-13 win over Harlequins in the Heineken Cup.

Clermont Auvergne needed a late try and penalty to clinch a 16-13 win over Harlequins in the Heineken Cup this afternoon.

Sitiveni Sivivatu of Clermont dives over to score a try during the Heineken Cup match between Harlequins and Clermont Auvergne at the Twickenham Stoop on January 11, 2014© Getty Images

Last season's beaten finalists trailed at half time after Matt Hopper scooped up a chip forward from Danny Care to open the scoring for the home side.

Napolioni Nalaga got the French side back into contention at the start of the second half, but Quins defended well to make further opportunities scarce.

However, a late attack from the visitors resulted in an equalising try from Sitiveni Sivivatu out wide before Brock James sealed it with a penalty four minutes from full time.

The result allows Clermont to extend their lead at the top of pool four.

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