An own goal gave the Rebels a first half lead and that was how it stayed until Gosport punished a tired-looking home side with the equaliser four minutes into injury time.
The Rebles then missed three spot-kicks in the shootout to lose 3-2 and miss out on a spot in the last 32.
See pictures by Kyle Hemsley on this page and the ones linked – and get the latest from Woodside Road in the Herald, out on Thursday, and on this website during the week
9. Worthing v Gosport Borough in the FA Trophy pictures by Kyle Hemsley (13).JPG
Worthing v Gosport Borough, FA Trophy Photo: Kyle Hemsley
11. Worthing v Gosport Borough in the FA Trophy pictures by Kyle Hemsley (3).JPG
Worthing v Gosport Borough, FA Trophy Photo: Kyle Hemsley
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Worthing v Gosport Borough, FA Trophy Photo: Kyle Hemsley
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