Bobby Kamwa’s exquisite second half strike saw Newport secure a key 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury Town in the League Two relegation battle.

Kamwa went close in the first half and had looked the most likely goalscorer throughout a tense afternoon at Rodney Parade.

He delivered the crucial moment after 68 minutes, cutting inside before sending a perfectly judged dipping shot from the edge of the box across Shrewsbury goalkeeper Matthew Cox and into the far corner.

Saturday’s victory is Newport’s third in their last six games, the second most of any side in the bottom half of the table, seeing Christian Fuchs’ side climb out of the relegation places.

The Exiles are two points above Barrow, albeit they have played a game more than their relegation rivals.

Fuchs hopes Bobby Kamwa can continue to play a pivotal role in Newport County’s quest for survival after he netted a vital winner against Shrewsbury Town.

It was just Kamwa’s second goal of the season, although boss Fuchs hopes the attacker can take confidence from his match-winner.

“It’s one great moment from Bobby Kamwa where he finally hits the goal,” said Fuchs. “I’m really pleased for him.

“It helps every player to have those moments to score a goal, especially the front players. Bobby has so much quality on the ball. There should be a penalty given to us, why would he go down?

“He takes on players, he’s very unpredictable because he can go on the outside or the inside. I’m very happy for him that he found the back of the net today.”

With Newport hosting fellow strugglers Crawley on Good Friday, and travelling to Barrow on the final, Fuchs’ side have their fate in their own hands.

“The boys have dealt with everything that was thrown their way. It was a great team performance and it was a team win,” added the Austrian.

“That’s what I like about my team, we can add more and more the longer the game goes on.

“We have it in our own hands. That’s all we are looking for. It’s only important what we are doing.”

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