Leicester earn place to meet Leinster after place kick drama

Cardiff Blues 26 Leicester 26 (Leicester won 7-6 on penalties)

Sun, 03 May, 2009 - 18:46

Cardiff Blues 26 Leicester 26 (Leicester won 7-6 on penalties)

Leicester won the first penalty shoot-out in Heineken Cup history to book a Murrayfield showdown with Leinster on May 23.

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