Video, 00:05:02From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. OOHHH YOURI TIELEMANS! This final had two stunning solo efforts but the opening goal from Parlour makes it onto our list. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. [2] You'll have to skip to 4.30 in the video above to see it, but Drogba's deft one-two with Lampard, before running onto the ball and lifting it beyond Edwin van der Sar is just *chef's kiss*. You can read a cup final exclusive with him now on the Chelsea website and The 5th Stand app. Minto, who was appearing in his first, and only, final of his professional career, says: All of us were relaxed. Another one joining in up in the stands was Di Matteos blind sister Concetta. Sinclair soon knew. Roberto Di Matteo wonder strike | From The Archive - YouTube With just 42 seconds on the clock, Di Matteo's spectacular strike against Middlesbrough. Not that Robbie changed. Read about our approach to external linking. He wasnt in the middle of all the celebrations just to the side, chipping in.. Fastest ever FA Cup Final goal | Di Matteo doing bits on the phone 2007 ? 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. Every step of the way the fans were saying the same thing: Is this going to be our year?. Chelsea went into the game as strong favourites. Everyone remembers the chaos of that game, but dont forget the class of Cooke. After a goalless 90 minutes, Liverpool led through Steve Heighway but Eddie Kelly levelled things up. Here, we look back at some memorable net busters which came on the biggest stage in English football, the FA Cup Final. And you voted Gerrard's strike ahead of Ricky Villa's famous finish for Tottenham against Manchester City in 1981. Saha's goal beat the 42-second strike by Roberto di Matteo for Chelsea against Middlesbrough in the 1997 final, which was the earliest goal scored in an FA Cup final at the old Wembley. It was also the club's first major trophy in 26 years. But he took a shot instead and I was thinking, What are you doing taking a shot from there?. The goal that won us the #FACupTake. 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!. Lamps enjoyed his best year in the competition in 2007 when he netted six times en route to the final against Manchester United but his best was two years later when he scored a screamer as we beat Everton. Chelsea cruelly expose Boro fault lines - The Independent The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I was one of the only players that was able to catch up with him. And as manager, he led the club to the ultimate dream of the Champions League and another FA Cup eight years ago. "I have watched the FA Cup since I was a little boy and I can't think of a goal that was better than that or one that was more meaningful.". But if I can say that it is because football is a team sport. The 1997 FA Cup final was the 116th final of the FA Cup. Completing our back four is our ever-dependable left-back, Ashley Cole. Champions League: How Roberto di Matteo masterminded Chelsea's magical 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). United were down to 10 men after Kevin Moran's red card against holders and favourites Everton. $count = count($specifications_fields['footer_content']['footer_assoc'])?>. Chelsea signed Di Matteo from Lazio for 4.9 million the summer before. Let us know your favouriteDownload Chelsea FC's official mobile app:-App Store https://apple.co/2vvlN9t-Play Store http://bit.ly/2MfNJHX Subscribe: http://che.lc/YTsubscribeTo watch more EXCLUSIVE Chelsea content go to: http://che.lc/YTwebsiteWelcome to the official home of Chelsea Football Club on YouTube. Follow Simon on Twitter @SJohnsonSport, I just went chasing him all round the pitch. On his home debut he scored the winning goal vs Middlesborough. Gianluca Vialli/ Player Chelsea/ Player-manager Chelsea after Ruud Gullit's sack. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. The build-up to this one was Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at their very best. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. Technically, he was a very good player his touch was good and he could score these long-range goals. Middlesbrough played a part in their own downfall. 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. Chelsea went on to win 2-0 for their first major trophy in 27 years. That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. It was satisfying to know that we were in the team which had the record. [citation needed] When it comes to naming the most important Chelsea goal in modern times, one stands out from all the rest. He went pretty crazy. Here's hoping for a few more contenders to add to the list today. 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. I remember that match, cos I think his sister had heart problems and she was there in the crowd watching him. The ball exploded off his foot and over Ben Roberts, leading to a pumped up Di Matteo racing along the touchline in celebration, leaving his team-mates in his wake. [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. FA Cup Final: Four of the greatest FA Cup Final goals When they have finished, you can vote for which you think is your clubs best and discuss what we got right/wrong. Everyone was chasing me. So, there you have it! The fastest ever goal in an FA Cup final at the time. Every week well be uploading fresh content from the training ground, our famous stadium and much, much more. FA Cup final highlights: Christian Pulisic makes history with Chelsea goal No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. Video, 00:01:01, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation, 'I've not sought assurances on owners' Video, 00:01:00, From Football Manager to football manager. Chelsea's greatest goals: Di Matteo's 43-second thunderbolt sparked The Northern Ireland prodigy scored his second FA Cup final goal at the age of only 20 - and it proved to be the winner. The Chelsea midfielder's 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 took place on 17 May 1997 at Wembley Stadium and was contested by Chelsea and Middlesbrough, the North East club appearing in its first FA Cup Final. With Hughes having made a clever run to take Middlesbrough centre-half Gianluca Festa back toward his own area, Di Matteo had a clear view of the net. Seven seconds later it was in the back of the net via a 30-yard strike which flew in off the crossbar. Needed.A HUGE #EmiratesFACup Final goal for @LFC, #OnThisDay in 2006 ? That figure was not fed to him; he knows the numbers behind the club which has been a part of him for the past couple of decades and a half. He also seems uneasy with the idea of basking in the glory of his record-setting strike, preferring to remember his career through the shared experiences with a group of people he formed a tight bond with. Nowhere else will you get closer to world-class stars like Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, NGolo Kant, Sam Kerr, Fran Kirby \u0026 Pernille Harder.ABOUT CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUBFounded 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 memorable night in 2012. The FA Premier league Quiz Thread - Sports - Nigeria 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. He knew how huge this game was, that people around the world were watching it. This one makes the cut just for the sheer out-of-nowhere-ness of it. Throw in his two cup final wins as manager of the Blues, the most famous of which was undoubtedly in Munich, and youve got the seemingly unanswerable question: what is the defining image of Roberto Di Matteo at Chelsea? 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 We cover sport in great detail with all the top football, horse racing, cricket and tennis action just the tip of the iceberg. Within 42 seconds of the kick-off of the final against Middlesbrough, Di Matteo scored the opening goal from 30 yards and Chelsea won 2-0. Other Chelsea players were pushing forward too, including right-back Frank Sinclair. ROBERTO Di Matteo scored the fastest goal in FA Cup Final history 15 years ago when Chelsea beat Middlesbrough. But I was very lucky because when I hit the ball it went first up and then down behind the goalkeeper.. It was a real introduction to the Chelsea scene, the Chelsea fans. 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. Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? 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. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. In 1996, Di Matteo signed for Chelsea for a fee of 4,900,000. Ahead of Saturday's Wembley showdown between Arsenal and Aston Villa, which will be shown live on the BBC, we wanted you to let us know which is your favourite final goal. "As soon as I ran towards the goal I forgot about everyone around me. "I remember getting the ball and my first instinct was to attack," Villa told BBC Radio 5 live. One of them is me with my hand around his neck., Sinclair had a bit more ground to cover but he got there eventually although it would come at some cost. In Switzerland they didn't show many English matches, but the final was always the one they showed live. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. No. Right into the top corner.Have it. 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. Honourable mentions go to Eric Cantonas winning volley against Liverpool in 1996, Michael Owens late second against Arsenal in 2001, Ben Watsons header to win the cup for Wigan in 2013 and Santi Cazorlas sumptuous free kick a year later. Enjoy. Wed been inconsistent in the league (finished sixth) but we just felt our name was on the cup. After Steve MacKenzie's stunning volley, Kevin Reeves gave City the lead - but Garth Crooks made it 2-2. No Chelsea team is complete without Super Frank, the Blues all-time leading scorer in the FA Cup. Video, 00:01:01, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation, 'I've not sought assurances on owners' Video, 00:01:00, From Football Manager to football manager. Its the only channel where youll get an authentic look at life at this great club. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. Roberto di Matteo - atozwiki.com No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. Toni was Man of the Match when we defeated Manchester United in 2018, lifting the first club trophy of his career. 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. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. 116 minutes were on the clock before we got the opening goal in the 2007 FA Cup final, but my word was it worth the wait. Lining up on the right-hand side of midfield in this team is Ramires, who became the first Brazilian to score in an FA Cup final in 2012 as we defeated Liverpool at Wembley. Freddie Ljungberg doubled the initiative ten minutes later with a powerful run and sumptuous finish to clinch a league and cup double for Arsene Wengers side in 2002. "He absolutely smashed this half-volley. Di Matteo recalls that Wembley goal and the magic of the FA Cup pic.twitter.com/amiQBtk9UN. Blues fans around the world have been voting all week to pick an all-conquering Chelsea FA Cup final team, as well as our best final goal, and now we can reveal the results. 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. Eddie Newton added a second after 83 minutes to seal a 2-0 win for the Blues and their second FA Cup crown. It was a very good idea. Video, 00:00:19, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight' Video, 00:00:57, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight'. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. The categories were split into positions goalkeeper, defence (full-backs and centre-halves), midfield and forwards and weve gone with a traditional 4-4-2 formation. That was how long it took him to score the fastest Wembley FA Cup final goal, eclipsing Jackie . We had quality players with Mark Hughes and Gianfranco Zola up front, Frank Leboeuf at the back and Dennis Wise as captain. All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing. Video, 00:05:02, From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. Scott Minto doesnt hesitate for a second. He was doing what Frank Lampard would go on to do for Chelsea first.. Almost 50,000 votes were counted and verified and we can reveal the players inducted into our ultimate FA Cup final team below! 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. Without everybody being together and working towards an objective, you will not achieve anything. But you already know what happened next. 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.