Summary

  • Challenge Cup semi-final: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

  • Underhill and Dunn tries give Bath 12-10 half-time lead; replacement Tuipulotu replies for Edinburgh in first half

  • Dunn restores Bath's lead after penalty try put hosts in front; Barbeary extends visitors' advantage but Price hits back

  • Annett and Pepper score late on for Bath

  1. Goodbyepublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    That was a pretty compelling way to start the European semi-final weekend.

    But that's just your amuse-bouche, if you will, ahead of a teatime feast.

    Many people's favourites Leinster are minutes away from kicking off against Northampton Saints in a repeat of last year's European Champions Cup semi-final.

    You can follow it here.

    Should be an absolute cracker.

  2. Russell v Farrell in final?published at 17:18 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Andy Nicol
    Former Scotland and Bath scrum-half on BBC Radio Somerset

    Lyon have had a slightly better season but I think we would all like to see Racing and Finn Russell going up against Owen Farrell.

    I don't think Bath will care who they play in the final but there would be a nice little narrative around Farrell against Russell.

  3. 'That was a battle'published at 17:17 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Bath lock Charlie Ewels told Premier Sports:

    "That was a battle. Europe is always more of a contest around the breakdown and the set-piece and we felt that today.

    "I'm delighted we played our game, stuck to our game and came out with the result."

  4. 'Semi-finals are about winning'published at 17:14 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Andy Nicol
    Former Scotland and Bath scrum-half on BBC Radio Somerset

    It was comfortable in the end. It got a bit tight when Ali Price scored and it became a three-point game but what did after that was really impressive.

    Away from home you need to get that momentum back and Bath did that very well.

    Johann van Graan won't be happy with some of the discipline and they will be disappointed they weren't as accurate as they have been but semi-finals are about winning and they did it in the end.

  5. 'It was a proper match'published at 17:10 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Player of the match Sam Underhill told Premier Sports:

    "That was very tough. I don't think the scoreline reflected how competitive it was, especially in that middle 40.

    "Edinburgh were brilliant on their goalline. Their defence was very hard to break down and it was a proper match.

    "I'm also very proud of out lads for finding a way."

  6. 'Bath will be very pleased'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Andy Nicol
    Former Scotland and Bath scrum-half on BBC Radio Somerset

    Bath fully deserve it. They weren't at their best for maybe 60 minutes of that game but when Edinburgh scored that try through Ali Price, Bath were so clinical.

    They controlled every aspect of the game, they scored two tries and nullified anything Edinburgh had.

    In the end they will be very pleased they have got to another final, winning trophies is what this club is all about and they have got another chance to do that in Cardiff.

  7. Bath set for first European final since 2014published at 17:03 British Summer Time 3 May

    FT: Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Bath will now be able to put their feet up and see who they will face at the Principality Stadium in the final on 23 May.

    The other semi-final will be an all-French affair between Lyon and Racing 92 tomorrow.

  8. Full-timepublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 3 May

    Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    The treble remains on for Bath as they head to the European Challenge Cup final.

    They had to work hard for it, but a powerful second-half display ultimately proved too much.#

    The hosts were right in the game for all but the last five minutes with some unbelievable defence. Credit is due.

  9. No trypublished at 79 mins

    Edinburgh 24-39 Bath

    Paddy Harrison is sent away to the line for a consolation score.

    But there's a knock on in the build-up and the home cheers are cut short.

  10. Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 3 May

    Edinburgh 17-39 Bath

    Andy Nicol
    Former Scotland and Bath scrum-half on BBC Radio Somerset

    I was critical of Bath earlier for not being clinical enough but what they have done in the last 10 minutes has been so clinical.

    They have taken this game away from Edinburgh when Edinburgh had a sniff.

  11. try

    Try: Edinburgh 24-39 Bathpublished at 78 mins

    Guy Pepper

    Guy Pepper celebrates scoring for BathImage source, Rex Features

    Bath add further gloss.

    A devastating run down the left touchline from Will Muir and a one-handed offload allows Guy Pepper to touch down in the left corner.

  12. converted try

    Converted try: Edinburgh 24-34 Bathpublished at 75 mins

    Niall Annett (con Finn Russell)

    Bath pile on with a series of powerful carries, hammering away for a chink in the Edinburgh line.

    They hold out but the visitors have the penalty advantage. Quick tap.

    And the replacement hooker Niall Annett burrows his way over near the posts.

    Finn Russell kicks the conversion and that might well be that.

  13. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Edinburgh 24-27 Bath

    Edinburgh do well to field an awkward bouncing kick from Finn Russell in front of their line, but a great chase from Alfie Barbeary earns a penalty.

    Bath go for the line-out. As you'd expect. Big chance.

  14. Grandstand finalepublished at 70 mins

    Edinburgh 24-27 Bath

    What a last 10 minutes we have here.

    Bath looked in complete control, but again they have been pegged back by a bit of sloppiness and more quick-thinking from the Scottish side.

  15. Postpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 3 May

    Edinburgh 24-27 Bath

    Andy Nicol
    Former Scotland and Bath scrum-half on BBC Radio Somerset

    That was a really good score. Ali Price just had enough to get over.

    When you get two scores up you think the next score wins it for you but then the converse is so true as well.

    That came out of nothing for Edinburgh but it was good play.

  16. converted try

    Converted try: Edinburgh 24-27 Bathpublished at 65 mins

    Ali Price

    Bath seem to switch off again after they're pinged for a high tackle.

    Edinburgh again take the penalty quickly and Ali Price is sent away and takes two tacklers over the line with him.

    Ross Thompson, who gave Price the scoring pass, kicks Edinburgh back within three points.

  17. Postpublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 3 May

    Edinburgh 17-27 Bath

    Dan Albutt
    BBC Radio Somerset

    That two-point margin that Bath did have is now a two-score margin, which is what they coveted.

  18. Penaltypublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 3 May

    Edinburgh 17-27 Bath

    Both sides are back up to 15, but the momentum is all with the visitors.

    Edinburgh are struggling to get out of their own 22.

    The replacements have really turned the screw as Bath force another penalty.

    Finn Russell takes the points and it's a two-score game.

  19. Postpublished at 16:37 British Summer Time 3 May

    Edinburgh 17-24 Bath

    Andy Nicol
    Former Scotland and Bath scrum-half on BBC Radio Somerset

    The bench has made a big impact for Bath. Du Toit has made an impact, as has Ted Hill but Alfie Barbeary carried the ball a number of times in those phases close to the line and then made a good decision to come away from it.

    He wasn't just going for the one-yard peel around the side - it was good decision-making.

  20. try

    Try: Edinburgh 17-24 Bathpublished at 59 mins

    Alfie Barbeary

    Alfie Barbeary celebrates scoring for BathImage source, PA Media

    Bath have unleashed the power game after the break and go seven points clear after another immense show of strength in the Edinburgh 22.

    After a few phases, Bath move the ball out of the left where Alfie Barbeary twists, spins and dots down in the corner.

    Finn Russell misses a tough conversion, much to the delight of the home fans.