Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? A simple pass found Di Matteo unmarked on the edge of the centre circle and he set off on a 40-yard run with no-one making much of an effort to stop him. West Ham had one hand on the trophy and were minutes away from causing an upset, until Gerrard fired a low drive from 35 yards past Shaka Hislop to level the game at 3-3. He took a bit of criticism because the shot went over him in the middle of the goal. That was the game which helped him settle in, feel part of everything, Minto recalls. Louis Saha Only 43 seconds had elapsed and, at the time, it was the fastest goal scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley - a record since surpassed by Louis Saha, who netted against the Blues for Everton in 2009 after 25 seconds - but Di Matteo took it all in his stride. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. You can read a cup final exclusive with him now on the Chelsea website and The 5th Stand app. Chelsea won 20 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. Video, 00:01:05Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. 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. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. What I also remember was that there was always nice weather and nine times out of 10 it was a sunny day. 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. And in the 88th minute he entered FA Cup folklore as he chased a Patrik Berger long ball, beat Lee Dixon and Tony Adams and fired a left-footed finish into the bottom corner. 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. This is the reason we're all here.It was one of the first games in the UK with a substantial amount of fans in attendance in more than a year, and they were all treated to an absolute scorcher.Why none of the Chelsea midfielders elected to close him down is anyone's guess but take nothing away from the strike as Tielemans arrowed one across Kepa Arrizabalaga right into the top corner.The precision and height of the ball made for one of the most aesthetically pleasing strikes you're ever likely to see. He has also reported on the England national team between 2008-19 and been a regular contributor to talkSPORT radio station for over a decade. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. This one makes the cut just for the sheer out-of-nowhere-ness of it. - 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'. It nearly shattered the crossbar on its way in. Wembley was a good pitch for me and 1997 was fantastic, a wonderful experience. Ray The Romford Pele Parlour. On the counter, Patrice Vieira took responsibility, weaving through a couple of challenges before freeing Parlour to have a run at goal.The 'Romford Pele' wasn't exactly known for his goalscoring prowess, but he let rip here with an effort that was brilliant in equal parts for his quick feet to get away from William Gallas and the precise, curling finish that left Carlo Cudicini helpless.What a bloody finish. No Chelsea team is complete without Super Frank, the Blues all-time leading scorer in the FA Cup. 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. . Chelsea's greatest goals: Di Matteo's 43-second thunderbolt sparked trophy haul By Simon Johnson Mar 29, 2020 The Athletic's reporters have chosen their top three goals scored by the clubs. No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. As Pompey rued a missed penalty at one end, Drogba was standing over a free kick at the other. Follow Simon on Twitter @SJohnsonSport, I just went chasing him all round the pitch. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. I managed to score the goal, which helped us massively, but it is a team effort. manor farm barn, frindsbury; universal reclining bucket seats Di Matteo was a regular on the scoresheet with the Blues, thanks in no small part to his accurate, yet powerful, striking from distance. I just saw a huge space in front of me and raced down the right wing, Sinclair recalls. There are some really good pictures of it. Video, 00:05:02From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. Chelsea held on as Carlo Ancelotti completed a league and cup double in his first season at Stamford Bridge. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. What a start. Everybody tries to do their job to achieve what you set out to achieve. We were all a bit gutted about that, Minto adds. Chelsea's 1997 FA Cup winners", "ROBERTO'S QUICKIE MAKES ROBBO SICKIE! Almost 50,000 votes were counted and verified and we can reveal the players inducted into our ultimate FA Cup final team below! Very unexpected. Enjoy. It was the fastest goal scored in an FA. And we had a great party together afterwards.. "He absolutely smashed this half-volley. Sinclair soon knew. Read about our approach to external linking. Ljungberg then scored in his second final in a row as the Gunners won 2-0 to secure the Double. 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. And yesterday the stand-in Blues boss created another record by winning. Di Matteo picked up the ball on the halfway line before driving forward and firing an unstoppable effort in off the crossbar to beat a helpless Ben Roberts in the Boro goal from 25 yards. 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. 3. I was well happy to put us ahead, I felt over the moon. 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. Other Chelsea players were pushing forward too, including right-back Frank Sinclair. We didnt stay in a hotel for three, four nights like many teams for the Cup final did back then it was just the one. The fastest goal in an FA Cup final at the time. Can Everton ever be great again? Find out how you voted and watch all 10 goals below (UK only). What a guy. This winning goal was half of a memorable brace from Owen in the first FA Cup final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium while Wembley was being rebuilt. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. I still feel for Roberts, Minto admits. 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. 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. Not only is it a thing of beauty it is the start of everything for Chelsea in the modern day. Speaking of *chef's kiss*, how about a stoppage time winner from Michael Owen to clinch the 2002 FA Cup for Liverpool? Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. So, there you have it! 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. His reputation had been growing steadily, but what happened next changed his life for good. A winner of four FA Cups during his time at Stamford Bridge, so his inclusion is certainly warranted. This week the Italian, who also fired three cup-winning goals for the. The 1997 FA Cup final was the 116th final of the FA Cup. 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. Michael Owen vs Arsenal (2001) . 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. 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. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. By the time the two sides met to fight it out for the oldest domestic cup competition in the world, Di Matteo had a respectable eight goals to his name. Maybe the Middlesbrough players didnt think I would. 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. 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. 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'. 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. ?One of the great #EmiratesFACupFinal goals!Such a sweet strike into the top corner, and just listen to that roar ? - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. A. BBC Sport is looking back at 50 iconic FA Cup goals in the build-up to the first round proper, which takes place in November. Getting to Wembley was a culmination of a good season. Our editorial content gives you insight into the form and trends occurring across a number of sports before you place a bet. Roberto Di Matteo Italian pronunciationrobrto di matto born 29 May 1970 is an Italian professional football manager and former player.During his 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. With just 42 seconds on the clock, Di Matteo's spectacular strike against Middlesbrough. The Middlesbrough-born forward scored the only header on our list - and what a header it was. "I remember getting the ball and my first instinct was to attack," Villa told BBC Radio 5 live. 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. But I was very lucky because when I hit the ball it went first up and then down behind the goalkeeper.. United were down to 10 men after Kevin Moran's red card against holders and favourites Everton. 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. Confidence was oozing throughout the squad. Everyone was chasing me. 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. Di Matteo would continue to chip in as far as helping Chelsea win trophies as concerned. Gary Mabbutt - who had earlier scored in the right net - later put the ball past his own keeper as Coventry won the only major trophy in their history. I have never seen Di Matteo celebrate a goal like that. 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. In second place was a trademark Lampard strike from 2009 (14 per cent) and in third was Drogba's 2007 winner against Manchester United, the first Cup final goal at the new Wembley. Can Everton ever be great again? 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!. That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. And as manager, he led the club to the ultimate dream of the Champions League and another FA Cup eight years ago. I didn't even know where to run. It kept the pressure off. 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. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. The Gunners led 1-0 through Freddie Ljungberg but 21-year-old England striker Owen equalised with seven minutes left with an acrobatic finish. Video, 00:00:58, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Fifteen years later as caretaker manager, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their only Champions League success to date, only to be sacked months later. . 1. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. 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. And what followed was one of the FA Cup's iconic moments. 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. 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. Here, we look back at some memorable net busters which came on the biggest stage in English football, the FA Cup Final. Ahead of Saturday's Wembley showdown between Arsenal and Aston Villa, which will be shown. 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. The only goal was scored by Roberto Di Matteo, who owns the record for fastest FA Cup final strike with his 43-second rocket against Middlesbrough three years ago. 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. Plus Robbie in midfield, of course. Gianluca Vialli/ Player Chelsea/ Player-manager Chelsea after Ruud Gullit's sack. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. While Eddie Newton provided a late second to ensure the game was won, it is Di Matteos contribution which is most remembered and revered. Video, 00:05:02, From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. The Athleticsreporters have chosen their top three goals scored by the clubs they cover and over the next three weeks, will be writing a piece on each of them. 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. Minto, who was appearing in his first, and only, final of his professional career, says: All of us were relaxed. When it comes to naming the most important Chelsea goal in modern times, one stands out from all the rest. 402 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Sportsignings: Di Matteo doing bits on the phone 2007 Roberto Di Matteo - Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough (1997) There could only really be one, couldn't there? Sometimes you need a little luck and this is what happened. 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. Who scored the fastest FA Cup final goal? Thats Mark Hughes. But this . Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The final results were tight but it was Di Matteo's 1997 blockbuster against Middlesbrough that came out on top with 19 per cent of the vote. 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. 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]. Sylvain Wiltord played the ball to Parlour 45 yards out and as he ran towards goal, the Blues defence backed off, only to see the 'Romford Pele' curl home past Carlo Cudicini from 25 yards. Only 43 seconds had elapsed and, at the time, it was the fastest goal scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley - a record since surpassed by Louis Saha, who netted against the Blues for Everton in 2009 after 25 seconds - but Di Matteo took it all in his stride. It was the first major honour in the career of most Chelsea's players, but for Mark Hughes, it was the fourth time that he had featured in an FA Cup winning side (having played on the winning Manchester United teams of 1985, 1990 and 1994). "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.". 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. I saw him coming onto it but there were a lot of players between him and me and he hit it so well it was in the back of the net almost before I could react. Not that Robbie changed. 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. His arrival was outshone by that of legendary Italy international Gianluca Vialli from Juventus, as well as suffering a back injury in pre-season. But he hit it first time and I don't think he could have hit it any better. [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. The club had gone so many years without winning anything. 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. ; Blue heaven in 43 seconds", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1997_FA_Cup_final&oldid=1133695092, May 1997 sports events in the United Kingdom, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 02:27. 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. [2] "As soon as I ran towards the goal I forgot about everyone around me. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. Global Edition. Chelsea signed Di Matteo from Lazio for 4.9 million the summer before. We cover sport in great detail with all the top football, horse racing, cricket and tennis action just the tip of the iceberg. After only making the bench for his first FA Cup final for the club, in 2009, Ivanovic was selected at right-back for the subsequent showpiece matches in 2010 and 2012, making a couple of crucial blocks in the latter to help us beat Liverpool. 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. Its the only channel where youll get an authentic look at life at this great club. 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'. 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. pic.twitter.com/Vs0MaDverv. 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!. Home. Eddie Newton added a late second as Chelsea won 2-0 to end their trophy drought. 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. All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing. Parlour wasnt renowned for his goal scoring exploits, but he produced a strike which will live long in the minds of Gunners fans after 70 minutes in Cardiff. "I lost control of the ball just a little before the goal but I shot. Every FA Cup Final Goal Scored By Chelsea | Pulisic, Di Matteo, Drogba & More - YouTube From Christian Pulisic in 2020 al the way back to Bobby Tambling against Spurs back in 1967,. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! "It changed my life in the English league.". To score so early was unexpected, I must say! I think it's probably the FA Cup final in 1997, was how the man himself called it. The 2006 FA Cup Final will forever be known as The Gerrard Final. In Switzerland they didn't show many English matches, but the final was always the one they showed live. 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. * Although MacKenzie and Owen polled the same percentage of votes, Owen received more votes. It was just a fantastic feeling, I had goose pimples. But if I can say that it is because football is a team sport. I thought to myself, Maybe I will shoot, and so I did, was his typically cool post-match response to the strike. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! 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. 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. 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. 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. No fuss, no dip, no swerve, no nonsense. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It was a very good idea. carol dickinson obituary; madame clairevoyant horoscope for today; southland mall sold. With nine minutes remaining, a visibly drained George smashed a superb 20-yard shot past Liverpool keeper Ray Clemence before collapsing to the ground with his arms outstretched in celebration. On his home debut he scored the winning goal vs Middlesborough. Every week well be uploading fresh content from the training ground, our famous stadium and much, much more. The long-haired midfielder scored an extra-time winner as Arsenal wrapped up a league and cup Double with a 2-1 victory. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. This goal is iconic, Minto insists. But you already know what happened next. We trained as normal the day before. The sole entry of our 1970 winning side. Since then, they have won consistently.. For the general public it's probably 2012.. Every step of the way the fans were saying the same thing: Is this going to be our year?. Wed been inconsistent in the league (finished sixth) but we just felt our name was on the cup. The England Under-21 midfielder was only a teenager when he scored one of the defining goals of his career. Video, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! Video, 00:01:05, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp, Can Everton ever be great again? 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. Only 43 seconds had elapsed and, at the time, it was the fastest goal scored in an FA Cup final at Wembley a record since surpassed by Louis Saha, who netted against the Blues for Everton in 2009 after 25 seconds but Di Matteo took it all in his stride. Eddie Newton added a late second as Chelsea won 2-0 to end their trophy drought. pic.twitter.com/auqi5OSeNj. #OnThisDay in 2012: @19SCazorla becomes a Gunner ?We all Santi for many reasons - but especially because of thisWhat a goal. Chelseas former left-back is talking about Roberto Di Matteos remarkable strike after just 43 seconds of the 1997 FA Cup Final against Middlesbrough. 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. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. Bow. We just had fun.
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