SOUL OF SPORT: An FA Cup-set to recollect as Maidstone beat Stevenage
- Maidstone United pulled off the shock of the FA Cup third spherical after dumping out League One Stevenage
- The non-league aspect reached the fourth spherical of the competitors for the primary time for the reason that 1992 reformation
- Sam Corne scored a first-half penalty and the event’s battling lowest-ranked aspect held out to progress
Welcome again to the Soul of Sport. For the newest episode of the sequence, KEVIN QUIGLEY travelled to the Gallagher Stadium to seize the motion as Maidstone United reached the fourth spherical of the FA Cup.
Sam Corne’s penalty in first-half stoppage time secured the lowest-ranked aspect remaining within the competitors a 1-0 victory in opposition to League One Stevenage, guaranteeing, in opposition to all the chances, they are going to be within the hat for the draw.
Boss George Elokobi has masterminded the membership’s restoration from their relegation from the National League final season, with Maidstone, who ply their commerce within the sixth tier, now eyeing up one more cup upset.
The full-time whistle was greeted with wild scenes as coaches, gamers and supporters alike raced onto the pitch.
Our cameraman was on the bottom to soak up one of the best moments on a day to recollect…
Maidstone United progressed to the FA Cup fourth spherical in opposition to all the chances after knocking out League One aspect Stevenage
A capability crowd flocked to the Gallagher Stadium to look at the cup-set of the third spherical unfold in sensational style
Supporters made use of the meals kiosks dotted across the floor earlier than making their solution to their seats forward of the sport
Manager George Elokobi took footage alongside quite a few jubilant supporters lengthy after the ultimate whistle had sounded
One supporter had put collectively a makeshift FA Cup trophy product of tin foil and ribbon and held it proudly aloft into the air
People of all ages made their solution to the bottom, hoping to look at the sixth-tier hosts spring a shock and seal a spot within the hat
Players and supporters joyously celebrated with the identical DIY trophy after the pitch was invaded following the ultimate whistle
Unable to achieve entry to the bottom, some supporters have been capable of watch the tie from a vantage level nestled in some bushes
Alcohol was flowing as a sea of individuals entered the stadium and cheered their aspect on to the shock results of the competitors
Queues snaked across the outdoors of the turnstiles with supporters turning up of their droves to soak up the cup drama
Sam Cornet tucked residence a penalty in first-half stoppage time, with the unerring strike from 12 yards settling the showdown
One supporter glad in a thick inexperienced coat tried to induce his friends on contained in the stands as Maidstone closed in on their triumph
Players, supporters and coaches alike raced onto the pitch at full-time after the house aspect booked their place in spherical 4
