Elkan Baggott Ipswich Town Club Eliminated By The Lower Division Of The FA Cup

JAKARTA - Surprise at the FA Cup. Elkan Baggott's club, Ipswich Town, was eliminated after being defeated by Maidstone United 2-1 in the fifth round match at Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich, Saturday, January 27, 2024 evening WIB.

Ipwich should have no trouble overcoming their rivals in the FA Cup. How not, they appeared at home. Despite losing Baggott who was still defending the Indonesian national team in the Asian Cup, Ipswich remained solid.

Moreover, The Tractor Boys are already stuck in second place in the Championship Division. This leaves Ipswich with the opportunity for promotion to the UK Premier League's highest caste

Compared to Maidstone who competed in the lowest caste of the Premier League, the National League South or the N/H Conference. This is the lowest divide. The distance of Ipswich's ranking with Maidstone was very far, 98.

This is what makes Maidstone not expect much because it is against a team that has the potential for promotion because it is currently in second place.

Maidstone's goal was produced by Lamar Reynolds who opened the victory party after breaking into the opponent's goal in the 43rd minute.

Ipswich had equalized when Jeremy Sarmiento scored after the break. But Maidstone managed to win again after goalkeeper Sam Corne failed to reach the ball.

Corne, who in the previous match also broke into Stevenage's goal to lead the team to win 2-1, their supporters shouted hysterically as if they didn't believe the Stones could qualify for the last 16 of the FA Cup.

"This is the magic of the FA Cup. We believe it," said Maidstone manager George Elokobi.

While Corne is happy to be able to help the team win. "I'm happy to be able to help my friends I'm proud of them," he said. "Our achievements are really hard to believe. It was brilliant. It was an incredible match day

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