Matthews wins in Murcia

ByEurosport

Updated 04/03/2011 at 17:43 GMT

Michael Matthews took stage one of the Vuelta a Murcia, shading Sky's Russ Downing and Davide Appollonio for Rabobank's 11th win of the season.

CYCLING Michael Matthews of Rabobank

Image credit: Imago

Australia’s world U23 road champion Matthews took victory after a sprint finish in Alhama de Murcia, his second win of the season after a stage victory in the Tour Down Under.

Alberto Contador of Saxo Bank finished 15th as he avoided a crash in the final kilometre.

Britain's Chris Froome was, however, involved, although he did not as feared break his collarbone.

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