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Samuels is the last-gasp hero for Rushall

Austin Samuels was the last-gasp hero as Rushall Olympic edged out Hednesford Town to book their place in the semi-finals of the Staffordshire Senior Cup.

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Hall struck three minutes into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory for the visitors at Keys Park.

Kobe Hall had got the Pics off to a flying start when he headed home after 11 minutes.

The Pitmen's task was made more difficult on 56 minutes when Josh Endall was sent off for pulling back Omari Sterling-James but the hosts rallied and levelled through Jake Jervis on 67 minutes.

But it was Samuels who had the last say when he tapped home a cross from Danny King.

Leek Town are also through to the last four after beating Sporting Khalsa 3-2.

A lively tie saw James McGrady fire Khalsa into a sixth-minute lead.

Hosts Leek hit back to lead by half-time thanks to strikes from Tom Scully and Hayden Campbell, with Alex Hurst making it 3-1 on 54 minutes.

McGrady bagged his second with 14 minutes remaining but Leek saw out the game.

Stourbridge's bid to reach the final of the Walsall Senior Cup was ended by a penalty shootout defeat at home to Coleshill Town.

The semi-final clash ended goalless and it was Coleshill who held their nerve to triumph 4-2 from the spot.

Lye Town went down 3-0 to visiting Worcester City in Northern One Midlands.

After a goalless first half, Hayden Reeves fired City in front on 52 minutes.

Two late goals from Dylan Hart then secured the win.