Images from Prenton Park
Vale were made to work for their win as a stunning free-kick proved enough to overcome a 10-man Tranmere Rovers side.Liam Ridehalgh was sent-off after bringing down Chris Birchall who was through on goal, striker Tom Pope missed the resulting penalty.
After the break Vale continued to dominate possession and they got their reward, Chris Lines fired home a free-kick from 25 yards, a stunning goal and a deserved match winner.
Images courtesy of Gerard Austin.