A Magno Vieira double earned Cambridge victory over Northwich to ensure they leapfrogged Torquay to set up a play-off semi-final with Burton.

Brazilian striker Vieira broke the deadlock after 22 minutes when he raced onto Dan Gleeson's long ball over the top to steer a shot home from 12 yards.

Vieira's goal was his first for the Us since joining from Crawley in March.

And Vieira doubled his tally when he stroked home a left-footed effort into the bottom corner on 83 minutes.

Northwich: Tynan, Welch, Roberts, Kerr, Danny Williams (Mullan 53), Ryan Brown, Byrne, Carr, Byrom, Burns (Allan 63), David Brown (Steele 51).
Subs Not Used: Connett, Meadowcroft.

Booked: Carr.

Cambridge Utd: Potter, Gleeson, Coulson, Peters, Brown, Willmott, Carden, Farrell, Reed (Pitt 57), McEvilly (Beesley 68), Vieira.
Subs Not Used: Wolleaston, Morrison, Hatswell.

Goals: Vieira 23, 84.

Att: 1,512

Ref: D Richardson (West Yorkshire).