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Racing Metro's Jonathan Sexton. INPHO/Dan Sheridan
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Johnny Sexton helps Racing Metro to win over Clermont in Heineken Cup

The Irish international had a solid game as his side narrowly prevailed.

JOHNNY SEXTON FEATURED as Racing Metro earned a hard-fought 13-9 victory over Clermont in the Heineken Cup this evening.

In Paris, three Morgan Parra penalties to one from Sexton saw Clermont hold a 9-3 lead at half-time.

But the hosts came firing back with a breakaway Marc Andreu try after a turnover following a scorching break by Sitiveni Sivivatu, the former All Black winger who was one of the sole bright attacking lights on a night of desperate defence.

Sexton converted Andreu’s try and hit a 54th minute penalty to stretch the lead, Parra missing a straightforward effort in reply.

Racing-Metro’s defence held firm for the remainder of a hard-fought second period, while Clermont had to be happy with a defensive bonus point to begin their Pool 4 campaign.

Additional reporting by Paul Fennessy

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