Maidstone’s progress to the third round of the FA Cup after beating Barrow was celebrated far and wide, from Kent to Kathmandu. The winning goal came from Bivesh Gurung, a local lad born to Nepali parents, making him a hometown hero and boosting his popularity 4,500 miles away.
There was frustration for Gurung after his superbly hit winner when he missed the next tie against Stevenage through suspension but he will be back for Saturday lunchtime’s fourth‑round trip to Ipswich, which will be watched with interest in Nepal.
