Leinster get Lucky in Lansdowne

Leinster recorded a 20-17 win over Cardiff in the Heineken Cup at
Lansdowne Road on Friday night with Brian O’Meara kicking a penalty in
the closing minutes to seal the win.

Leinster started strong with replacement out-half Matt Leek storming over in
the right corner, after only 3 minutes of play. Brian O’Meara missed the conversion,
but by all accounts a great start for Leinster.

Cardiff hit back on 11 minutes when Shane Horgan conceded a penalty, which
Nicky Robinson converted from under the posts, before O’Meara responded with
two penalties for the hosts, following losses of possession by Cardiff.

O’Meara kicked another 2 penalties for Leinster on the 25th and 30th minute
respectively. Just before half time, Cardiff gave themselves hope when Robinson
converted a Jim Brownrigg try under the posts, following a quick penalty from
captain Martyn Williams. And on the stroke of the whistle, the Welsh side drew
level thanks to another quick penalty, this time finished off by Quinnell. And
to Leinster’s shock, Cardiff were level after Robinson’s second, simple conversion.

Both sides had chances in the second half but could not produce any scores.
The only score of the second half came from Leinster’s Brian O’Meara who kicked
a penalty on the 80th minute to give the Lions a 20-17 win.

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