Liversedge FC saw their dreams of a Wembley appearance dashed when they lost a nerve-racking penalty shoot-out in their FA Vase tie at North Shields.

Danny Forrest’s men had enjoyed a great run to the third round of the national competition that ends with a final at Wembley, reaching the last 32, but were only able to draw 1-1 in the north east with the tie having to be decided on penalties.

Liversedge managed to put five of their spot kicks into the net with the shoot-out going into sudden death, but it was North Shields who went through 6-5.

Both teams missed their opening penalties and both keepers made big saves to keep their sides in it as the tension ramped up at 3-3 going into sudden death.

Liversedge manager Danny Forrest has agreed a new deal to stay in charge of the NCE League club until 2028.

placeholder image — Liversedge manager Danny Forrest has agreed a new deal to stay in charge of the NCE League club until 2028.

Two more successful spot kicks each followed to make it 5-5 before home keeper Callum Elliott made his second save. It was then agony for Sedge as Jordan Porter went the right way and got fingertips onto Nathan Ogbewe’s winning penalty only to be unable to keep it out.

In the game it had been first blood Sedge as they went ahead in 23rd minute after Kelan Swales cut inside the box and curled a tremendous shot into the top corner of the net.

They were unlucky not to double the lead when Chris Atkinson hit the post, but Shields equalised on 32 minutes from a set piece as Ben Harmison flicked the ball on from a corner and Ogbewe nodded home.

Only a goal-line clearance and a great save by Elliott to deny Swales prevented Sedge from going back in front and they were frustrated to be level at the break.

The second half brought no more goals, both teams defending well.

Before the game Sedge were boosted with news that manager Forrest will be staying with the club until at least May 2028 after signing a new deal with the club.

The board commented: “The board of directors are thrilled to secure Danny as first team manager. He and his staff have brought a fresh energy and raised standards throughout the club and we’re excited for what the future holds. There’s still plenty of work ahead, but we’re ready to tackle it together as one club.”

It is back to the NCE League for Premier leaders Liversedge now with away games at Eccleshill United tomorrow night (Wednesday), Wombwell Town on Saturday and Sheffield next Tuesday.