Exeter Chiefs have secured a tight 22-19 win over Bath in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup.

Leroy Houston scored a try in the first minute, with Tom Heathcote converting soon after to give Bath the perfect start.

Henry Slade scored a penalty on eight minutes to bring the Chiefs back into the game after a poor start, but 10 minutes later Heathcote was on hand to increase the home side's advantage with a penalty goal.

Luke Arscott grabbed Exeter Chiefs first try of the game on 26 minutes, but Heathcote ensured his side went in at half time with the lead thanks to another expertly taken penalty.

Eight minutes into the second half, Heathcote put more points on the board with another penalty.

Two minutes later, Arscott got his second try of the game before Slade's conversion to put Exeter in charge of the game.

Fetu'u Vainikolo scored a try on 57 minutes to increase the away side's lead even further as they continued to dominate.

Heathcote scored another penalty on 63 minutes as Bath pushed for a late comeback, but the Chiefs stood firm to secure the win.