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Agustin Creevy was shown a straight red card for a high tackle on Anthony Bouthier in the 33rd minute| London Irish (24) 24 |
| Tries: Gonzalez 2, Cinti Pens: Jackson Cons: Jackson 3 Red card: Creevy |
| Montpellier (13) 32 |
| Tries: Reinach, Darmon 2, Becognee Pens: Carbonel 2 Cons: Carbonel 3 |
Montpellier capitalised on Agustin Creevy's red card to come from behind and earn victory over London Irish in their Heineken Champions Cup opener.
The hosts were in control after tries from Juan Martin Gonzalez and Lucio Cinti before Creevy was sent off after high tackle on Anthony Bouthier.
Gonzalez scored a second to stretch their lead but Cobus Reinach hit back before the break.
Thomas Darmon scored twice and Alexandre Becognee sealed the comeback.
More to follow.
Line-ups
London Irish: Loader; Cinti, Joseph, Van Rensburg, Hassell-Collins; Jackson, White; Gigena, Creevy, Chawatama, Simmons, Coleman, Rogerson, Gonzalez, Fa'aso'o
Replacements: Willemse, Fischetti, Hoskins, Munga Cunningham-South, Powell, Jennings, Morisi.
Montpellier: Bouthier; Lam, Darmon, Garbisi, Bridge; Carbonel, Reinach; Forletta, Paenga-Amosa, Haouas, Chalureau, Verhaeghe, Camara, Becognee, Mercer
Replacements: Langdon, Tu'inukuafe, Lamositele, Doumenc, Coly, Tisseron, Dakuwaqa, Tauleigne
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