Morecambe moved into the northern section quarter-finals of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory

Shrimps keeper Steven Drench was the hero with two fine saves to deny Shane Tudor and Danny Glover from the spot.

Vale took a two-goal lead into the break thanks to Justin Miller's header and a fine free-kick from Luke Rodgers.

But Morecambe hit back when Garry Hunter slotted home and Jon Newby levelled the scores on the hour.

Morecambe: Drench, Yates (Burns 81), Artell, Grand, Howard, Curtis, Sorvel, Hunter, Twiss (Lloyd 76), Blinkhorn (Jarvis 62), Newby.
Subs Not Used: Scott Davies, Langford.

Booked: Hunter.

Goals: Hunter 48, Newby 61.

Port Vale: Anyon, Miller, Pilkington, Westwood, Richards (Glover 71), Tudor, Hulbert, Rocastle, Edwards, Rodgers, McGoldrick (Willock 58).
Subs Not Used: Martin, Lowe, McGregor.

Booked: Hulbert.

Goals: Miller 5, Rodgers 30.

Att: 1,644.