Heart stopping finishes to the reserve and first grade matches, gave fans edge of their seats excitement in the Group 20 minor semi finals, played at Yanco Sportsground today.

In first grade, underdogs Hay Magpies progressed to next week's preliminary final, with a thrilling four-point win over Leeton Greens.

After trailing by eight points at the half time break, the Magpies muscled in to draw even with the Greens as the full time sire sounded.

The scores were locked at 24 after Hugh Crighton crossed twice during the game for Hay, alongside Kynan Headon and Jerry Balenawi (Nakete).

For the Greens, their points were scored through the efforts of Todd Prest who scored twice, Billy Dickenso and Vula Wate.

In a much improved half for the Hay side, Leeton succumbed to injuries, losing both coach Shan Bradbook and Rhys Whilesmith.

The score remained locked at the end of the first five minutes of extra time, before Hay was able to seal the game.

Brad Pocock broke the Leeton line, and spread the ball to Toby Whitehead. Hay powered forward before the tough-as-teak Patty Miller crossed to end Leeton's season.

Final score: Hay 28 defeated Leeton 24

The loss ended the Green first grade season, a situation repeated in the earlier reserve grade clash with Griffith Waratahs.

The scores were even throughout the match - four-all at half time rolled into a 20-all scoreline at the full time siren.

The game ground on through two five-minute additional game time periods, before moving in to golden point.

Despite efforts on both sides it was Waratahs that were able to break the defensive line and steal the four-point win, and end Leeton reserve grade's season.

final score: Griffith Waratahs 24 defeated Leeton 20.

Other results:

League tag - Black & Whites 11 defeated TLU Sharks 2

Under 18s - Waratahs 26 defeated Yenda 18

Under 16s - Black & Whites 34 defeated Yenda 26