WANDELLA withstood a late charge by Hay to win the 1st semi-final in the Golden Rivers league by 35 points at Moulamein, keeping their grand final aspirations alive.

The Bombers 12.22 (94) had 34 scoring shots and their behind tally was concerning - almost double their six pointers.

But when Hay 9.5 (59) evened the goal tally at nine half way through the final term, those behinds became a valuab...