PORT VALE shocked Premier League Sunderland to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
strugglers Vale won 1-0 on a bobbly pitch thanks to Ben Waine’s first half goal.
Boyhood Newcastle fan Ben Waine scord the only goal as League One side Port Vale beat Sunderland in the FA CupCredit: Getty
He sent the home fans into ecstasy and the team into the quarter-finalsCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The childhood Newcastle fan revelled in scoring against Wearside opposition at Vale Park, celebrating with ‘s iconic arm above the head.
And Vale, who look to be headed towards relegation into , held out to book their place in the hat for the next round.
His header looped over Black Cats goalkeeper Melker Ellborg after a scrappy passage.
Kiwi Waine made the most of his moment in the spotlight, showing off in front of the travelling fans before leaping into the air.
His side, who are rock bottom of League One on just 27 points – but with games in hand on all of their drop zone rivals – got over the line with just one shot on target and less than 200 passes in the match.
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