Summary

  • Dempsey and Dobie cross for Glasgow in opening 20 minutes; Sanele Nohamba halves the deficit in the second half but Fagerson responds for hosts

  • Horn hits back for Lions, but Horne adds a penalty and Jordan's try further extends Glasgow lead before Brandon claims a late score for visitors

  • Warriors reach first ever European semi-final

  1. Goodnight!published at 22:22 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    FT: Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    That's all from me tonight.

    You can read Tom English's match report for that historic victory here.

    Thanks for your company - go enjoy the rest of your Easter weekend.

    Jack DempseyImage source, SNS
  2. 'Fantastic effort in defence' - Smithpublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    FT: Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    Glasgow head coach Franco Smith has also been giving his thoughts to Sportsound:

    "It was an interesting performance in the sense that we didn't have the ball much.

    "We looked nervous in attack which is uncommon, but I can understand why - there's a lot of passion and the guys don't want to disappoint. There was a fantastic effort in defence. It's fantastic for the club and I'm pleased to be a part of it.

    "[Scarlets] are playing well at the moment. Every game is important now, so we will take things one game at a time."

  3. Postpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    FT: Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer on Sportsound

    Glasgow had to battle for it against a dangerous and physical Lions side.

    They won it by 10 points without coming close to delivering the type of performance we know they are capable of.

  4. Defensive work was 'outstanding' - Hornepublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    FT: Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    Glasgow scrum-half George Horne on BBC Sportsound:

    "They are a physical team and they don't go away, but just chuffed to sneak home at the end there.

    "They put us under pressure and held onto ball well. Some of our sets on our own line were outstanding.

    "We've put a lot of emphasis on both the league and Europe this year, and we just want to get better every week. We're excited to get into a semi and see what we can do.

    "It's a dress rehearsal against Scarlets next week. We want to win every game, so a bit of momentum and a psychological edge would be nice. We know what they can do at home, so it will be tough."

  5. 'It was brutal' - Dargepublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    FT: Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    Player of the Match Rory Darge has been talking to BT Sport:

    "Can't wait for another big game [in the semi-final]," he said.

    "We're proud of the effort. They were on our line four times in the first half and didn't score a point.

    "It was brutal - they are big boys, and they carry hard, but we stuck to our principles and it was really good to be a part of."

    Darge takes contactImage source, SNS
  6. Full-timepublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    Lions look to finish with a flourish, but they knock-on, and Glasgow are into the Challenge Cup semi-finals, where they will play Scarlets.

  7. Man of the Match - Rory Dargepublished at 79 mins

    Glasgow 31-21 Lions

    29 tackles made, peerless at the breakdown, it had to be Rory Darge.

    Hamish Watson has a serious challenger for the Scotland seven jersey at the World Cup.

  8. converted try

    Converted try Glasgow 31-21 Lionspublished at 77 mins

    Morne Brandon

    Lions refuse to go quietly.

    Morne Brandon crashes over from close range, and Gianni Lombard quickly knocks over the conversion.

    Glasgow are in absolutely no rush to take the restart.

  9. converted try

    Converted try Glasgow 31-14 Lionspublished at 75 mins

    Tom Jordan

    Game over! A first ever European semi-final beckons for Glasgow.

    Huw Jones breaks the Lions defensive line, offloads to Ollie Smith, who in turn releases Tom Jordan to score Glasgow's fourth try of the contest.

    Over goes the conversion, and the Warriors move past the 30 point mark.

  10. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Glasgow 24-14 Lions

    Some strong forward carries take Glasgow into the Lions 22.

    Another score would kill off this game you feel...

  11. Penalty Glasgow 24-14 Lionspublished at 70 mins

    George Horne

    Through it goes - nerves of steel!

    Glasgow needed that, it halts Lions' momentum somewhat.

    Horne penaltyImage source, SNS
  12. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Glasgow 21-14 Lions

    Glasgow win a scrum penalty, and George Horne calls for his kicking tee...

  13. converted try

    Converted try Glasgow 21-14 Lionspublished at 65 mins

    Francke Horn

    Pure power brings Lions right back into the contest.

    Francke Horn takes the ball at pace and smashes his way through several Glasgow defenders on his way to the line.

    Over goes the conversion and Glasgow's lead is back to just seven points.

  14. Postpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 8 April 2023

    Glasgow 21-7 Lions

    For those of you that guessed Rory Darge, well done you.

  15. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Glasgow 21-7 Lions

    Glasgow win a penalty at the breakdown - I'll give you one guess as to who the man over the ball was.

    George Horne roars his delight as the referee's arm goes out in Glasgow's favour.

  16. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Glasgow 21-7 Lions

    It's all got a wee bit scrappy in the last few minutes.

    Franco Smith responds by turning to his bench.

    Six changes in one foul swoop - all of Glasgow's replacements are now on. Smith will want them to bring a semblance of control.

  17. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Glasgow 21-7 Lions

    Lions are attacking again - this is their tenth visit to the Glasgow 22.

  18. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Glasgow 21-7 Lions

    Lions come forward, but just when they're making real ground, the ball goes to ground and Glasgow have a scrum.

  19. converted try

    Converted try Glasgow 21-7 Lionspublished at 49 mins

    Zander Fagerson

    Yes they can!

    Glasgow go through the phases, get up to the line, and Zander Fagerson flops over from a yard out.

    George Horne continues his perfect record off the tee and restores Glasgow's 14-point cushion.

  20. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Glasgow 14-7 Lions

    That score seems to have sparked Glasgow back into life.

    Richie Gray charges down Sanele Nohamba's attempted box-kick, and then Glasgow steal the resulting lineout.

    Can they take advantage?