PARK'S Colts held their breath as a last minute Leigh penalty miss handed them victory.
Their single-point success earns a second cup final spot - to be played this weekend against Mold at Sandbach - to add to their Cheshire Cup showpiece slot the following Sunday.
"The lads showed guts to hang on," said coach Richard Elliot afterwards.
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"Their determination and discipline, despite giving away a stone a man in the pack, was the key to victory."
It was clear from the start that the visitors would be strong and they took the lead when their full back scored a converted try under the posts.
Despite being the lighter pack the hosts were dominant at the scrummage and, having forced their way in to their opponent's half, they moved the ball wide for winger Dan Thorpe to score.
Enjoying the better of territory and possession, Elliot's side then set up Chris Jolley to dive over in the corner.
Tom Brennan kicked an impressive drop goal to extend their lead before the interval.
The visitors came out with all guns blazing and only stout defensive work kept them from scoring before they did eventually notch a try out wide with a quarter of an hour left to play.
Park managed to frustrated the Lancashire lads until they conceded that last gasp penalty, but the kicker lost his nerve.
Kick off on Sunday is 2pm.
They face Altrincham Kersal in the Cheshire Cup final the following Sunday, May 4, again at Sandbach.
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