Gloucester have taken a 29-23 win over Worcester Warriors in the Aviva Premiership courtesy of a late penalty try.
There was little between the sides in the opening half-hour, with Gloucester just edging ahead through two Rob Cook penalties.
The visitors were reduced to 14 when Sam Betty was shown a yellow card, but the Warriors dug deep, managing to send Josh Matavesi over the try line to take the lead. A quick response from Henry Trinder returned the advantage to Gloucester just before half time.
Penalties from Cook and Ryan Mills allowed the hosts to open up a nine-point lead, before Alex Grove broke the whitewash for Worcester's second try of the game, setting up a closely-fought final 20 minutes.
A series of penalties from both sides saw the lead change hands on a number of occasions, with Worcester a point ahead as the 80 minutes expired.
However, Gloucester kept the ball in play, and were awarded a penalty try after Errie Claassens was sent off for a tip tackle.
The win moves Gloucester in the top four, while Worcester remain ninth in the table.
Sian Cowper
