A thrilling U-13 Cup match unfolded in The Superbowl tonight.
It was the away team who got off the mark first despite Vale starting the brighter of the two teams.
But that spurred the home side into action and Shaun Sibanda got onto an excellent through-ball just before the end line, cut inside with a mazy run and finished to the far corner with his left foot.
The Vale lads continued to push hard and Sibanda scored two more begore half-time to claimhis hat-trick.
One of his goals showing excellent poacher's instinct when he prodded an excellent Diarmuid Redmond goalward header from a corner to the back of the net.
At 3-1 up at Half-time the game didn't feel like it was over and both players and an excellent crew of supporters for both teams sensed that the next goal was key.
Hanover,to their credit struck again and suddenly Vale looked a bit jittery, but sustained attacks from the home side were eventually rewarded when Cómhal Murphy controlled the ball superbly and struck home beyond the Harps Keeper's reach.
4-2 settled the nerves but Vale weren't finished yet and Callum Byrne absolutely buried a half-volley from outside the area. Hanover grabbed a third goal as Vale were caught on the counter as they continued to search for a 6th but the Final whistle went to see Vale through to a meeting with Crettyard in the next round.
Best for Vale in an excellent all-round team performance were Shaun Sibanda, Cómhal Murphy, Callum Byrne & Josh Dermody.
Vale scorers:
Shaun Sibanda x3
Cómhal Murphy
Callum Byrne
Hanover scorers:
Tire Adeleye x 2
Ethan Walker