OOHHH YOURI TIELEMANS! Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. ABOUT CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB Founded in 1905, Chelsea Football Club has a rich history, with its many successes including 5 Premier League titles, 8 FA Cups and 1 Champions League, secured on a. Winning goals in the finals of 1997 and 2000 the first, against Middlesbrough, was the fastest scored in a Wembley FA Cup final at the time and an absolute worldie, too. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. I always used to watch it. Di Matteo would continue to chip in as far as helping Chelsea win trophies as concerned. The rest? Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. Global Edition. Can Everton ever be great again? "As soon as I ran towards the goal I forgot about everyone around me. Seven seconds later it was in the back of the net via a 30-yard strike which flew in off the crossbar. When it comes to naming the most important Chelsea goal in modern times, one stands out from all the rest. We were all a bit gutted about that, Minto adds. It nearly shattered the crossbar on its way in. The only thing I didn't quite realise was the importance of it until I got here., The whole journey to Wembley that season was a rollercoaster of emotions; from the astonishing comeback against Liverpool to the back-and-forth with Leicester, followed by the relief of reaching the final against a Wimbledon side that had previously revelled in giving the foreign legion a black eye. The striker fired a dipping shot over the wall from the left side of the box to beat David James and give Chelsea the lead with the help of the woodwork. Roberto Di Matteo scores a wonder goal in the first minute of the game to give Chelsea the lead against Middlesborough in the 1997 FA Cup finalWEBThe FA: thefa.comWembley Stadium: wembleystadium.comTWITTERThe FA: twitter.com/faThe England Football Team: twitter.com/englandWembley Stadium: twitter.com/wembleystadiumThe FA WSL: twitter.com/fawslFACEBOOKThe FA Cup: facebook.com/thefacupThe England Football Team: facebook.com/englandteamThe England Womens Football Team: facebook.com/englandwomenThe FA WSL: facebook.com/fawslWembley Stadium: facebook.com/wembleystadiumINSTAGRAMThe England Football Team: instagram.com/england This goal is iconic, Minto insists. pic.twitter.com/QZtg7C4jMe. The midfielder left it until the final to score what was only his second goal of the season when he curled a sublime right footed shot beyond Carlo Cudicini into the top corner to give Arsenal the lead. Words. I just saw a huge space in front of me and raced down the right wing, Sinclair recalls. There was a clear winner in this category, with Cech earning almost 13,000 votes and way out in front of second-place Peter Bonetti. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! On Thursday we are marking 10 years since the clubs first Champions League triumph, which the Italian led us to during his spell as manager and, incidentally, he also won the FA Cup that season by beating Liverpool in the final but before that, on Tuesday, it is 25 years since he first wrote his name in Chelsea folklore with a Wembley worldie in a famous win over Middlesbrough. United were down to 10 men after Kevin Moran's red card against holders and favourites Everton. Concetta. Video, 00:00:58, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Twenty years after his cup-clinching strike for the Blues, the Italian was one of the players interviewed for the book Blue Day, which told the story of that day and an incredible decade for Chelsea Football Club through the players who started in the final at Wembley. Chelsea won 20 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. After a goalless 90 minutes, Liverpool led through Steve Heighway but Eddie Kelly levelled things up. It was the fastest goal scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley - a record since broken by Louis Saha in Everton's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea in 2009. . 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. This week the Italian, who also fired three cup-winning goals for the. In a largely disappointing match, in which Chelsea were generally in control, Chelsea eventually added a second goal seven minutes from full-time with Eddie Newton steering the ball into the net from Gianfranco Zola's clever flick to seal a 20 win.[3]. Oh no, the competition's 149-year history has seen some absolute screamers, and we're here to celebrate the very best of them. Since then, they have won consistently.. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. * Although MacKenzie and Owen polled the same percentage of votes, Owen received more votes. His skillfull abilities made him one of the Blues best assets during the late 90's. He scored 9 goals in his debut season and helped Chelsea to get to the 1997 FA Cup Final. Another one joining in up in the stands was Di Matteos blind sister Concetta. Saha may have scored the fastest FA final goal ever after just 25 seconds, but this match-winning strike from Lampard meant Chelsea won 2-1 after Drogba's equaliser. The Middlesbrough-born forward scored the only header on our list - and what a header it was. The England Under-21 midfielder was only a teenager when he scored one of the defining goals of his career. We just had fun. Video, 00:01:48 Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's . Find out how you voted and watch all 10 goals below (UK only). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. And yesterday the stand-in Blues boss created another record by winning. After Spurs failed to clear a free-kick, Tommy Hutchison headed the ball across to MacKenzie, who hit a spectacular first-time volley from outside the box to make it 1-1 in the replay at Wembley. Roberto Di Matteo - Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough (1997) There could only really be one, couldn't there? Roberto Di Matteo. Read about our approach to external linking. He scored in the Carabao Cup Final and FA Cup victories in 1998 and 2000 respectively. Since the 1990s games have been held at both the new and old Wembley Stadium, plus the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, all of which feature in our top four FA Cup final goals. His arrival was outshone by that of legendary Italy international Gianluca Vialli from Juventus, as well as suffering a back injury in pre-season. Michael Owen vs Arsenal (2001) . Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. In Switzerland they didn't show many English matches, but the final was always the one they showed live. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight' Video, 00:00:57'22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight'. Defenders have to defend, strikers have to try to score the goals, midfielders have to do both. The fastest ever goal in an FA Cup final at the time. It was the fastest goal scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley - a record since broken by Louis Saha in Everton's 2-1 defeat by Chelsea in 2009. I was well happy to put us ahead, I felt over the moon. For sender corporate and licence details please visit our Imprint page. Video, 00:01:01Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation, 'I've not sought assurances on owners' Video, 00:01:00'I've not sought assurances on owners', From Football Manager to football manager. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. Along with Peter Osgood and Didier Drogba, Di Matteo can be considered one of Chelseas cup final kings. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. He kicked on from there. we wanted you to let us know which is your favourite final goal. That was Ruud using all his experience as a big-game player. Wembley was a good pitch for me and 1997 was fantastic, a wonderful experience. He adds: I just went chasing him all round the pitch. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! Eddie Newton added a late second as Chelsea won 2-0 to end their trophy drought. Not only is it a thing of beauty it is the start of everything for Chelsea in the modern day. The most recent goal on this list came in arguably the greatest FA Cup final of all time. Eddie Newton added a second after 83 minutes to seal a 2-0 win for the Blues and their second FA Cup crown. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. Needed.A HUGE #EmiratesFACup Final goal for @LFC, #OnThisDay in 2006 ? Get involved by posting your comments on sports betting news today and enjoy great content from the trusted name in the gaming industry. The most 1990s English football goal you'll ever see.Free-kick from the edge of the box. Video, 00:01:01Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation, 'I've not sought assurances on owners' Video, 00:01:00'I've not sought assurances on owners', From Football Manager to football manager. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. Maybe the Middlesbrough players didnt think I would. The Ivorian made a habit of scoring at Wembley, but his best effort proved to be the match winner in the 2010 final against Portsmouth. The Chelsea midfielders goal was not only a stunning strike but was the fastest ever goal scored in an FA Cup Final at the time, hitting the net after just 42 seconds. It was the fastest goal scored in an FA. This included going to every game home and away as the west London club secured the Champions League in 2012. And as manager, he led the club to the ultimate dream of the Champions League and another FA Cup eight years ago. Robbie had a dry sense of humour. In extra time, Whiteside dribbled in off the right flank before performing a step-over and curling a perfect arcing shot around defender Pat van den Hauwe, past Neville Southall and into the far corner for the only goal of the game. Everyone was chasing me. Di Matteo was a regular on the scoresheet with the Blues, thanks in no small part to his accurate, yet powerful, striking from distance. SPFL: Premiership winner, relegation and top scorer markets settled, Real Madrid favourites to sign Sadio Mane, Stoke sweating for more than one reason ahead of Liverpool trip, Chelsea poised for summer clear out as Oscar deal moves closer, Punters urged to keep slips if backing Guardiola for Chelsea. "I remember getting the ball and my first instinct was to attack," Villa told BBC Radio 5 live. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. Our editorial content gives you insight into the form and trends occurring across a number of sports before you place a bet. Video, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! Last updated on 27 May 201527 May 2015.From the section FA Cup. The goal that won us the #FACupTake. They were a team renowned for a silky playing style under head coach Ruud Gullit and their opponents had just been relegated from the Premier League. Technically, he was a very good player his touch was good and he could score these long-range goals. It was as route one as you'll get, but the pace and composure on show from a baby-faced Owen to race past Tony Adams and Lee Dixon and fire the ball across David Seaman into the far corner was out of this world. "It was a great goal but it got lost and hardly got a mention.". When you were talking about English weather, a bit like Switzerland, you say it's always raining, but I always saw a nice and sunny day for the FA Cup final, a beautiful ground and a great atmosphere. Louis Saha scored an even quicker goal for Everton against the Stamford Bridge club in 2009. With the Sky Blues losing 2-1, Dave Bennett's perfect cross was met by a Houchen diving header to steer the ball past Ray Clemence and send the game into extra time. What a start. Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? This one makes the cut just for the sheer out-of-nowhere-ness of it. With the Hammers winning 3-2 entering injury time, a header clear dropped to Gerrard who, despite hobbling with cramp, thumped a first-time shot from 35 yards past Shaka Hislop into the bottom corner. Will the Blues add a ninth FA Cup to our trophy cabinet today? Seven seconds. The fastest goal in an FA Cup final at the time. It was a very good idea. Previously, the fastest goal in an FA Cup final at Wembley had been Roberto Di Matteo's opener for Chelsea against Middlesbrough in 1997 (42 seconds). Eden netted the only goal of the game the last time we lifted the famous trophy, coolly slotting home from the spot as we beat Manchester United in 2018. Chelsea went into the game as strong favourites. That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. I was just saying, pass it to me and I was preparing myself to cross it into the area. It was a real introduction to the Chelsea scene, the Chelsea fans. [2] If Pearce's strike for Forrest was the quintessential 90s free-kick, then Cazorla's here is the textbook modern day effort.Absurd technique, and bonus points for showboating by going across the keeper rather than over the wall.Questions over Allan McGregor's positioning, granted, but he could have been stood under the ball and he still wouldn't have gotten near it. Actually, I'm not 100 per cent sure. Chelsea went in to the 1997 FA Cup final against Middlesbrough hoping to win their first major trophy in 27 years so nerves were understandable at kick-off. Winning silverware has become a common occurrence in the Roman Abramovich era the club have collected 16 major trophies since the multi-billionaire arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2003. Chelsea went on to win 2-0 for their first major trophy in 27 years. Chelsea went in to the 1997 FA Cup final against Middlesbrough hoping to win their first major trophy in 27 years so nerves were understandable at kick-off. One News Page. Completing our back four is our ever-dependable left-back, Ashley Cole. Ljungberg then scored in his second final in a row as the Gunners won 2-0 to secure the Double. Sinclair soon knew. Gullit treated it as just your typical game in terms of our preparation. Middlesbrough kick-off but Italy international Roberto Di Matteo picks up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game.. A winner of four FA Cups during his time at Stamford Bridge, so his inclusion is certainly warranted. The 17-year career of midfielder Michael Thomas is best remembered for two moments.One is the injury time goal that won the league for Arsenal ahead of Liverpool in 1988.The other redeemed him in the eyes of the Reds as he struck home a wonderful half-volley to get them on their way to winning the FA Cup in 1992. Right into the top corner.Have it. Fifteen years later as caretaker manager, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their only Champions League success to date, only to be sacked months later. Louis Saha's goal resolved an awkward conundrum for serious quizzers (of whom, as you probably know if you're reading this - which you are - I am one). Video, 00:03:43Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. No words needed indeed.Liverpool had battled back from 3-1 down to give themselves half a chance of taking the 2006 FA Cup final to extra-time, and as the ball was cleared out from the West Ham penalty area on the brink of the full-time whistle, Liverpool were just praying it would fall to Gerrard.And it did. Roberto di Matteo led Chelsea to a famous Champions League victory in 2012 - cementing his status as a club legend. [15] Di Matteo's goal was the fastest in a Wembley FA Cup final until the record was broken by Louis Saha for Everton in 2009. You can read a cup final exclusive with him now on the Chelsea website and The 5th Stand app. He was doing what Frank Lampard would go on to do for Chelsea first.. Chelsea held on as Carlo Ancelotti completed a league and cup double in his first season at Stamford Bridge. I went from the right-hand side all the way to the dugout on the other side so by the time we were finished celebrating, I was proper breathing!. In a week of anniversaries for Roberto Di Matteo and Chelsea, the Blues legend remembers his record-breaking Wembley strike in our 1997 FA Cup final victory over Middlesbrough. Read about our approach to external linking. Didier always delivered whenever we were in the FA Cup final and that was highlighted by the Chelsea fans, with the Ivorian the clear winner in this category. When they have finished, you can vote for which you think is your clubs best and discuss what we got right/wrong. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The club had gone so many years without winning anything. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. The rest, as they say, is history. All of 35 yards out. 2. ?One of the great #EmiratesFACupFinal goals!Such a sweet strike into the top corner, and just listen to that roar ? 2023 BBC. The build-up to this one was Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at their very best. Everyone remembers the chaos of that game, but dont forget the class of Cooke. Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard. Captain, leader, legend. Without everybody being together and working towards an objective, you will not achieve anything. Such a return was unthinkable during a drought which started after lifting the European Cup Winners Cup in 1971 and was finally brought to an end on the day Di Matteo used his right foot to devastating effect. Just ask Leicester City, who won the competition for the first time ever in 2021, and did so thanks to one of the best goals you are ever likely to see from Youri Tielemans. A. The Gunners led 1-0 through Freddie Ljungberg but 21-year-old England striker Owen equalised with seven minutes left with an acrobatic finish. But this . This one took 72. However, the tension was considerably eased 42 seconds later when Roberto Di Matteo scored with a 30-yard strike which flew in off the crossbar. . Gerrard had pulled his team out of trouble with two goals in normal time, and he went on to convert his spot kick in the shootout as Liverpool won on penalties in one of the most dramatic FA Cup finals. 402 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Sportsignings: Di Matteo doing bits on the phone 2007 Sometimes you need a little luck and this is what happened. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. Ricky Villa, who had scored the opening goal, dribbled brilliantly through the City defence and turned the ball past onrushing keeper Joe Corrigan to make it 3-2 and win the FA Cup. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. Left-back Pearce stepped up to thunder a left-foot rocket past Erik Thorstvedt into the top corner, but Spurs went on to win 2-1 with Des Walker scoring an extra-time own goal. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight' Video, 00:00:57'22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight'. Jump to content. The Northern Ireland prodigy scored his second FA Cup final goal at the age of only 20 - and it proved to be the winner. I shortly lost total connection with what the moment was, I just started running. But he took a shot instead and I was thinking, What are you doing taking a shot from there?. There are some really good pictures of it. Bow. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. The FA Cup has witnessed some magical goals over the years. But he hit it first time and I don't think he could have hit it any better.
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