By Andy Mitchell

NEWPORT PAG 2
Hall 38, 54 (2 pens)

ATHERSTONE T 2
Gudger 13, Baker 52
Newport Pagnell won 4-3 on pens
HOLDERS Newport Pagnell stayed on course for a Wembley return – albeit by the very finest of margins.
The Swans had to come back from behind twice through penalties from leading marksman Albie Hall before holding their nerve in a penalty shootout.
Keeper Martin Conway scored one before pulling off the save that finally swung the pendulum to leave heartbroken Atherstone pondering what might have been had substitute Callum Carsley’s blast eight mi...