X reacts as Maidstone United pull off historic FA Cup upset against Ipswich Town
«Whatever the outcome,» Maidstone United's enigmatic manager George Elokobi said, «we're going to have a fantastic day.»
The 4,500 travelling Stones fans and every neutral watching on had an even better day as Elokobi's side penned another chapter in their gripping FA Cup fairytale. The sixth-tier, semi-professional outfit went to Portman Road and twice took the lead against high-flying Championship side Ipswich Town, eventually clinging on to a famous 2-1 win.
Victory ensures that Maidstone are the lowest-ranked side to reach the fifth round of England's oldest cup competition since Blyth Spartans in 1978.
Before the match had even kicked off, the eloquent Elokobi was capturing more hearts and minds with an impassioned speech to supporters.
George Elokobi addressing the MAIDSTONE UNITED fans before their FA Cup clash with Ipswich Town. pic.twitter.com/52HMkk91S6
As Ipswich predictably dominated possession, territory and chances, Lamar Reynolds speared through the hosts on a rare foray forward for Maidstone, bypassing Ipswich's Christian Walton with an impudent dink that received rave reviews.
WHAT A FINISH. MAIDSTONE LEAD!!!!
Lamar Reynolds
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