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Huge moment in the match as Clermont win the penalty and now James will have the chance to tie up the game.
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Great momentum from Clermont now and once again Abendanon is the threat as he finds a gap before being brought down outside the Stade 22. The ball is eventually recycled to Nalaga but he has a foot in touch giving Stade the lineout.
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Once again Abendanon lucks to run at the Stade defence but he is hit hard from Arias into touch.
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Some how Stade steal the ball from the lineout and Steyn clears.
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James tries his luck with a kick crossfield but Buttin is unable to get there but not to matter as the referee was playing advantage. James kicks Clermont into the Stade 22.
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The super sub from last weekend's semi-final is off the mark and with just over 15 minutes left Stade now only have a 3 point lead.
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From the lineout Clermont form a rolling maul and they win a penalty. James will look to make it a 3 point game.
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Now its Clermont's time to dominate at the breakdown with Bardy there first to win the penalty with Sinzelle penalised for holding on.
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Clermont steal the lineout and the ball goes through the hands of the backline but the Stade Francais defence are ruthless once more with Arias tackling Abendanon into touch.