Newport's character decisive in 'bonkers' game

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Owain Tudur Jones feels Newport County's character proved decisive as they won a "bonkers" game against Oldham Athletic.

The Exiles came from behind to earn a crucial 3-2 win against the Latics in their final home fixture of the season.

They appeared destined to have to settle for a point when Bobby Kamwa - scorer of his side's opening goal - missed a penalty in the 15th minute of added time.

But the 26-year-old scored a vital winner just three minutes later to spark wild scenes of celebration at Rodney Parade as Newport rose to 21st place - two places and a point clear of the relegation zone before the final day contest with bottom side Barrow on Saturday (15:00 BST).

"It was incredible. The one word I'd use to describe the game is bonkers," former Wales international Tudur Jones told BBC Radio Cymru's Dros Frecwast.

"The man who scored the goal, Bobby Kamwa, after 108 minutes, he'd just missed the penalty minutes earlier and everyone was thinking Newport's hopes have disappeared and that they're going down.

"To have the character to keep going, the atmosphere in the stadium was like someone had put a pin into a balloon, the energy had totally disappeared.

"To find the energy and the strength to create one more chance and score that goal, and now it's in their hands travelling up to Barrow.

"It promises to be a weekend and a half, and what it's done, it's dragged in other teams like Crawley and Tranmere. It promises to be exciting."

Victory over Oldham means Newport's destiny is in their own hands when it comes to their trip to Barrow at the weekend.

A win against the Bluebirds will guarantee that Christian Fuchs' side will be in League Two next season, although a draw, or even a defeat, could also be enough to remain in the Football League depending on results elsewhere.