Gillingham produced a spirited performance to overcome gritty Stockport 2-1 after extra time in their Worthington Cup second-round clash at Edgeley Park.

Having been level 1-1 at full time, the Gills went through with a wonder goal from substitute Tommy Johnson, who struck a bullet shot in the 113th minute.

Earlier, Stockport had deservedly taken the lead after eight minutes following some good early pressure. John Hardiker delivered a teasing ball from the left wing which was met perfectly by promising striker Jon Daly, who headed the ball home from eight yards to leave Gillingham goalkeeper Vince Bartram with no chance.

But the visitors did not spend much time licking their wounds and Guy Ipoua levelled with a header 17 minutes later. Ipoua, who found a yard of space behind County's back line, leaped well to meet a Danny Spiller cross from the right and put the Gills right back into the contest.

The heavens opened in the second half and County toiled to break down their determined opponents.

However, their best chance to take the lead came just after the interval but Gillingham captain Paul Smith was in the right place at the right time to head away a Dave Challinor header after the Stockport skipper had lost his marker at the far post.

Stockport goalkeeper Lee Jones produced a brilliant save to deny David Perpetuini after 72 minutes as the visitors pushed for victory. Jones, at full stretch, was equal to a rasping left-foot drive which had looked set to put Gillingham ahead.