Benetton denied in the final frantic moments

Montpellier....31
Benetton ........25
A TREMENDOUS defensive effort in the closing minutes saw Montpellier book their place in the semi-finals after back row Yacouba Camara had been shown a yellow card.
Tommaso Allan had come off the bench for Benetton and slotted a penalty to reduce the hosts’ lead but as Benetton mounted a late attack the Top 14 side managed to hold them at bay.
The Italians took the lead after just two minutes through Italy fly-half Paolo Garbisi. His shot from distance was quickly cancelled out by Montpellier scrum-half Benoit Paillaugue.
Paillaugue then snuc...

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