English Woman's Journal - Late Carbonel penalty lifts Stade past Pau in Top 14

Late Carbonel penalty lifts Stade past Pau in Top 14


Late Carbonel penalty lifts Stade past Pau in Top 14
Late Carbonel penalty lifts Stade past Pau in Top 14 / Photo: FRANCK FIFE - AFP

Ill-disciplined Pau retained second spot in the Top 14 table despite a last-gasp 34-32 defeat away to Stade Francais on Saturday.

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Louis Carbonel was the winner for the Parisians, sinking a penalty to claim victory three minutes into extra time.

Pau, who notched up four yellow cards in the game, led 18-10 at half-time in front of a 17,000-strong crowd at Stade Jean-Bouin.

But a penalty try two minutes from time and Carbonel's late penalty were just enough for the home side to come out on top.

Pau picked up a defensive bonus point that leaves them on 65 points, with Stade in third on 63.

Toulouse, who play Clermont on Sunday, lead the standings with 76 points.

K.McMillan--EWJ