Nayan Grant and his Gillingham FC Under 18 Academy teammates secured their progression in the Youth Alliance Cup after a tense 2-1 victory over Hertford Town FC at Hertingfordbury Park.
The young Gills made the short trip to Beechings Cross and navigated a hard-fought cup tie, with Bermudian youth international Grant involved in the middle of the action.
After a gritty encounter that saw both teams pushing for a place in the next round, Gillingham ultimately prevailed with a 2-1 scoreline to secure their spot in the Second Round of the competition.
The victory marks a positive result for Gillingham's U18s, demonstrating their ability to win cup matches on the road against resilient opposition as they continue their development season.