Simon Hackney and Gary Madine missed the crucial spot kicks for Carlisle as Rochdale went through 4-2 on penalties.

The game had ended 2-2 after normal time with Michael Bridges giving Carlisle an early lead.

Rochdale equalised through Lee Thorpe who headed home Adam Rundle's cross before taking the lead when Evan Horwood latched onto a poor backpass.

But Carlisle levelled in the 71st minute when Madine long range drive was deflected into the back of the net.

Rochdale: Russell, Holness (Keltie 90), Stanton, McArdle, Kennedy (Wiseman 46), Thompson, Toner, Gary Jones, Rundle, Thorpe, Dagnall (Le Fondre 75).
Subs Not Used: Spencer, Higginbotham.

Goals: Thorpe 10, Dagnall 16.

Carlisle: Williams, Gowling, Livesey, Keogh, Horwood, Carlton, Joyce, Thirlwell (Grant Smith 27), Myrie-Williams (Hackney 72), Graham (Madine 63), Bridges.
Subs Not Used: Howarth, Raven.

Goals: Bridges 4, Madine 71.

Att: 1,608

Ref: Nigel Miller (Durham).