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Heineken Cup | Pools
Jan 18, 2014 at 3.40pm UK
 
Exeter Chiefs
CardiffCardiff Rugby
13-19
Exeter Chiefs
Cuthbert (36')
FT
Armand (3')

Exeter Chiefs edge out Cardiff Blues

Gareth Steenson kicks a late penalty to seal a 19-13 win for Exeter Chiefs over Cardiff Blues in the Heineken Cup.

A late penalty has sealed a 19-13 win for Exeter Chiefs over Cardiff Blues in the Heineken Cup.

Cardiff Blues' Alex Cuthbert is tackled by Exeter's Fetu,u Vainikolo during their Heineken Cup match on January 18, 2014© Getty Images

The visitors took an early lead when Don Armand forced his way over inside the first three minutes.

However, Cardiff got themselves back into contention just before the break with Alex Cuthbert finding the try line on a Blues' counter-attack.

Chances were limited in the second half, as Leigh Halfpenny and Gareth Steenson each added a penalty for their respective sides shortly after the restart, before Steenson clinched the win with a late effort at the posts.

Despite the defeat, Cardiff will still finish second in the pool, giving themselves a place in the Challenge Cup.

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