Wayne Curtis entered the history books as Morecambe enjoyed their greatest 90 minutes to book a place at Wembley for a shoot-out for the Football League.

The Barrow braveheart struck a deadly double to equal Morecambe's Conference scoring record as the sensational Shrimps saw off York City in the most professional manner in the play-off semi-final.

The 2-1 win led to the party of all parties - and now Sammy McIlroy will lead his men out at Wembley on May 20.

That is a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for a manager who suffered a torrid time earlier this season - but his men stepped up to the mark to make the play-offs and earn that day out beneath the arch of Wembley.

As so often in this season of roller coaster thrills and spills, the Shrimps had to do it the hard way after falling behind to a penalty and losing keeper Steven Drench to an horrific dislocated elbow.

A cagey opening was inevitable on a tea-time of high tension and the first real moment of note was what could have been a turning point in the tie after Friday's 0-0 draw at the KitKat Crescent.

Manny Panther hoisted a long ball forward and Clayton Donaldon raced on. Drench scampered from his goal but the merest of shoves in the back from Chris Blackburn sent the Hibernian-bound striker careering into the keeper for the most sickening of collisions.

Referee Roger East flicked a glance at his assistant and awarded a penalty as the keeper and Donaldson laid in a crumpled heap.

Drench was eventually stretchered off to hospital with a dislocated elbow and replacement Scott Davies was booked for his gamesmanship before the penalty was dispatched by Steve Bowey.

It was a disaster and silenced the crowd - but only for a few moments as York reverted to type and their keeper Tom Evans scandalously tried to get Jim Bentley sent off after play acting following a nothing challenge.

With so much at stake you need a strong referee - and East was a good official, telling Evans to get up and refereeing with common sense as the passion shone through.

The Shrimps were better on the ball but often the final pass went astray - until five minutes before the break when they drew level to send Christie Park into raptures.

Adam Yates swung over a delicious free-kick and there was Curtis to nip ahead of Evans and loop a header into the net. The roof was raised and York heads visibly dropped.

If they felt bad after the leveller, they were genuinely sick two minutes into the second period when Curtis grabbed the all-important second goal.

Craig Stanley did well on a trademark surging run and then found Curtis in space to the left of the goal.

His first shot should have resulted in a goal but Evans blocked. The ball rebounded to the striker - but again Evans blocked. Amazingly, Curtis got the ball back and instead of opting for power, hoisted a chip over the keeper and into the unguarded net.

If at first you don't succeed. Morecambe had failed in two previous play-offs and didn't want a triple torment - and the goal from Curtis, his record-equalling 71st in Conference matches, kicked off a party that was to go on long into the night.

York were stunned. Their hyperactive manager Billy McEwan was growing increasingly red-faced and his blood vessels almost burst when Craig James wasted a 25-yard free-kick.

The Minstermen tried to fight back and forced a flurry of corners - but Stanley epitomised the Shrimp spirit when he won the ball from one and raced 80 yards to settle the nerves.

It was too early to sit back, though, with 30 minutes to play and McIlroy urged his men forward. They could have extended their lead when Bentley flicked on a Danny Adams free-kick only for Paul Lloyd to air kick wide.

Davies, a young keeper with a bright future, was barely tested by City as the Morecambe defence held firm and he did what he had to do comfortably, while at the other end Danny Carlton flicked a shot just wide as the party began to kick-in.

Now the Shrimps were just 15 minutes from Wembley. Fingernails were being chomped - but the nerves did not seem to affect the players.

Immaculate centre-halves Chris Blackburn and Bentley were in control and Adams was colossal while Davies continued to catch any high balls that were pumped into his box.

Suddenly it was four minutes of added time. It was nervous but Carlton unleashed a 25-yard thunderbolt that produced a good save from Evans.

Then the whistle blew. The Shrimps were at Wembley and the party started. May 7 is a historic day. Morecambe FC was formed on that day in 1920 - and the 2007 version wasn't a bad way to celebrate.