Nathan Opoku of Newport County misses his penalty Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Nathan Opoku had his second-half penalty attempt saved

Newport County and Grimsby Town both missed penalties as they played out a goalless draw at Rodney Parade.

Andy Cook and Kieran Green hit the post for the visitors in a dominant first half, while County improved after the break.

Gerard Garner drew a foul from Géza Turi to win County a penalty just before the hour mark, only for Nathan Opoku's effort to be saved by Jackson Smith.

Matt Baker brought down Jaze Kabia to gift Grimsby a penalty on 73 minutes, with Jordan Wright emulating Smith's heroics in goal and denying Charles Vernam.

Both sides continued to squander chances and it ended in a south Wales stalemate.

The result sees County move a point closer to safety, but they remain in the drop zone, while Grimsby are 12th.

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Fuchs: 'The boys hold themselves accountable'

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Artell: 'We've got to be much more ruthless'