Referee Trevor Kettle was a key man in the game after pointing to the penalty spot several times Picture: Ady Kerry

Mikael Mandron encourages the Rainham End after scoring his spot kick in the shoot-out Picture: Ady Kerry

Gills keeper Jack Bonham is beaten from the penalty spot during the shoot-out Picture: Ady Kerry

Regan Charles-Cook tries to go past Lazar Stojsavljevic Picture: Ady Kerry

Newport scramble the ball clear after visiting keeper Nick Townsend was put under pressure by Mikael Ndjoli Picture: Ady Kerry

Mikael Ndjoli scores Gillingham's second goal from the penalty spot Picture: Ady Kerry

Gillingham's Brandon Hanlan takes on Newport skipper Mark O'Brien Picture: Ady Kerry

Gillingham's Connor Ogilvie and Max Ehmer lose out in the aerial battle with Lazar Stojsavljevic and Mark O'Brien Picture: Ady Kerry

Brandon Hanlan celebrates Gillingham's opener with Regan Charles-Cook Picture: Ady Kerry

Gills Alfie Jones, playing in midfield, is closes down by Matty Dolan Picture: Ady Kerry