Maidstone United midfielder Bivesh Gurung says FA Cup victory over Ipswich beats the feeling of his second-round wonder goal against Barrow

Maidstone midfielder Bivesh Gurung puts team glory above his individual FA Cup heroics this season.

Gurung had his day in the sun with a sensational winner against Barrow in the second round before Christmas.

His 25-yard strike was voted goal of the round and saw him make TV and back-page headlines.

But all that was overshadowed by Maidstone’s achievement in beating Championship side Ipswich in round four on Saturday.

Gurung, introduced shortly after the hour mark, was on the pitch when Sam Corne scored the winner in a 2-1 victory in front of 28,000 fans at Portman Road.

“It’s the best moment of my career,” said Gurung.

“Just to play at a big ground like that, in front of that many people, it’s what you dream about as a little kid.

“It definitely beats the Barrow goal.

“For me, it’s always about the team doing well first.

“The Barrow game is up there but the Ipswich game is on a much larger scale.

“It’s just little things, being on TV, playing in front of that crowd, and also with our own support as well.

“Bringing 4,500, when you see that, you just feel humbled and really privileged to play for a club that’s got such great backing.”

Gurung, 22, missed Maidstone’s third-round win over Stevenage through suspension so it meant a lot to get on at Ipswich.

Boss George Elokobi also introduced fellow homegrown players Perri Iandolo, 20, and Riley Court, 17.

“It’s a massive game and the gaffer showed he’s willing to give young players opportunities,” said Gurung.

“That’s all you want. You want a manager who believes in you and gives you a chance and he’s definitely willing to do that.

“I thought I’d get on. I could have potentially started as well but it wasn’t to be.

“I looked at the game and tried to have the right mindset