After 90 mins it was 0 - 0 and it remained that way until the final 6 or 7 mins of extra time when Jason Bowen headed Newport in front. Their joy lasted a couple of minutes when Steve Thompson scored after good work by Glenn Loovens.
The game went to penalties with both sides scoring their opening 4 kicks. County then missed leaving Steve Thompson to take the match winning kick but he scuffed the ball wide of the post. Newport then scored to take a 5 - 4 lead and young Jack Carlile saw his spot kick saved to give Newport the victory.
A healthy following of around 900 or so from Newport made up about half of the total crowd. They went home happy.
Riccy Scimeca played 45 mins. Trevor Sinclair the whole game. Glenn Loovens was my pick of the City players from what I saw of the game.
Line Ups:
Cardiff City: David Forde, Aaron Morris, Matthew Smith, Riccardo Scimeca, Darren Purse (capt), Glenn Loovens, Trevor Sinclair, Darcy Blake, Steve Thompson, Jonathan Brown, Tyrrell Webbe.
Subs: Anthony Acheampong, Erwin Sak, Adam Matthews, Jack Carlile, Sam Wade.
Newport County: Glyn Thompson, Steve Jenkins (capt), Damon Searle, Andy Gurney, Lee Jarman, Mark Dodds, Jason Bowen, Lee Fowler, Charlie Griffin, Craig Hughes, Richard Evans.
Subs: James Simpson, Nathan Davies, Julian Alsop, Jermaine Clarke, Scott James.