Tottenham's Paul Gascoigne brought down Gary Charles, causing damage to his own knee ligaments that would keep him out of the game for almost a year. The Gunners led 1-0 through Freddie Ljungberg but 21-year-old England striker Owen equalised with seven minutes left with an acrobatic finish. He wasnt in the middle of all the celebrations just to the side, chipping in.. United were down to 10 men after Kevin Moran's red card against holders and favourites Everton. 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. It was obviously an important game for us as a club after 26 years without a trophy.. 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. Charlie Cooke. Roberto di Matteo led Chelsea to a famous Champions League victory in 2012 - cementing his status as a club legend. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! 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. 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. 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. The FA Cup has witnessed some magical goals over the years. It takes some bottle to rocket one in from 25 yards in one of the biggest games of your life, but the Belgian is by no means the first to grace an FA Cup final with a stunner. The sole entry of our 1970 winning side. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. Video, 00:00:19Whoops! Gianluca Vialli/ Player Chelsea/ Player-manager Chelsea after Ruud Gullit's sack. That was Ruud using all his experience as a big-game player. [2] OOHHH YOURI TIELEMANS! Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. Needed.A HUGE #EmiratesFACup Final goal for @LFC, #OnThisDay in 2006 ? Video, 00:01:48 Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's . 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. 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. Seven seconds. The most 1990s English football goal you'll ever see.Free-kick from the edge of the box. 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. For sender corporate and licence details please visit our Imprint page. 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 As Pompey rued a missed penalty at one end, Drogba was standing over a free kick at the other. But as a moment of high drama, importance and skill, 1997 will always be hard to beat. What a guy. Roberto Di Matteo/ played for Chelsea/ Retired in 2002 due to injury/Also scored the fastet goal in FA cup history. The sea of blue and the wall of noise which greeted the players before kick-off in the final let them know in no uncertain terms that there was no margin for error. He knew how huge this game was, that people around the world were watching it. But he hit it first time and I don't think he could have hit it any better. 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, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. The long-haired midfielder scored an extra-time winner as Arsenal wrapped up a league and cup Double with a 2-1 victory. 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. - 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'. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. Not that Robbie changed. Enjoy. But if I can say that it is because football is a team sport. The rest? "He absolutely smashed this half-volley. Very unexpected. Check out all of the transfer gossip, top fives, match previews, big name columnists and all the latest odds with our news team providing expert analysis. Video, 00:05:02From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. 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. It takes the effort of everybody involved, even those who maybe played less and those who didn't play: the kitman, the physio, all the masseurs. 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. 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. 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. 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. The ball comes in from the right, it's half cleared by Damien Delaney, and then Jesse Lingard absolutely wallops it into the top corner on the volley.The strike came 20 minutes into extra-time and eventually won the final for Manchester United. That was the game which helped him settle in, feel part of everything, Minto recalls. That was how long it took him to score the fastest Wembley FA Cup final goal, eclipsing Jackie . Can Everton ever be great again? Words. The ball flew at a perfect trajectory over goalkeeper Ben Roberts before dropping sharply to go in off the crossbar. 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. 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. No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. Video, 00:00:19Whoops! 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). 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. It was just a fantastic feeling, I had goose pimples. 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. Never was the result more spectacular than in his first FA Cup final, an occasion he had witnessed many a time growing up in Switzerland without quite grasping its significance. 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. Thats Mark Hughes. 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. pic.twitter.com/amiQBtk9UN. Middlesbrough kick-off but Italy international Roberto Di Matteo picks up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game.. 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. All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing. "I remember getting the ball and my first instinct was to attack," Villa told BBC Radio 5 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. . 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. carol dickinson obituary; madame clairevoyant horoscope for today; southland mall sold. pic.twitter.com/QZtg7C4jMe. I remember that match, cos I think his sister had heart problems and she was there in the crowd watching him. we wanted you to let us know which is your favourite final goal. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. 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. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. Video, 00:00:58'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Here, we look back at some memorable net busters which came on the biggest stage in English football, the FA Cup Final. He just knew how to keep everybody calm. Since then, they have won consistently.. Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. Another one joining in up in the stands was Di Matteos blind sister Concetta. Video, 00:05:02From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. "As soon as I ran towards the goal I forgot about everyone around me. "It was a great goal but it got lost and hardly got a mention.". FA CUP FINAL: Chelsea 2 (Di Matteo 1, Newton 83) Middlesbrough 0 Att: 79,16. Almost 50,000 votes were counted and verified and we can reveal the players inducted into our ultimate FA Cup final team below! Captain, leader, legend. Read about our approach to external linking. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. Not only is it a thing of beauty it is the start of everything for Chelsea in the modern day. After a goalless 90 minutes, Liverpool led through Steve Heighway but Eddie Kelly levelled things up. 2023 BBC. 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. It was a very good idea. Michael Owen vs Arsenal (2001) . Concetta. Minto, who was appearing in his first, and only, final of his professional career, says: All of us were relaxed. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. But he took a shot instead and I was thinking, What are you doing taking a shot from there?. The man for the big occasion. Follow Simon on Twitter @SJohnsonSport, I just went chasing him all round the pitch. Video, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! 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. 1. 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 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. I still feel for Roberts, Minto admits. Middlesbrough kick-off but Italy international Roberto Di Matteo picks up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Everyone remembers the chaos of that game, but dont forget the class of Cooke. 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. Every week well be uploading fresh content from the training ground, our famous stadium and much, much more. Plus Robbie in midfield, of course. The England midfielder had not scored in the Premier League all season so Chelsea could have been excused for not worrying too much about his run forward. #OnThisDay in 2012: @19SCazorla becomes a Gunner ?We all Santi for many reasons - but especially because of thisWhat a goal. 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. Association football championship match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, held in 1997, controversial relegation from the Premier League, "Where are they now? 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. After Steve MacKenzie's stunning volley, Kevin Reeves gave City the lead - but Garth Crooks made it 2-2. 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. 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. It was a real introduction to the Chelsea scene, the Chelsea fans. His arrival was outshone by that of legendary Italy international Gianluca Vialli from Juventus, as well as suffering a back injury in pre-season. Middlesbrough's prolific striker Fabrizio Ravanelli limped off after 21 minutes, further diminishing his side's chances of victory. Read about our approach to external linking. In 1996, Di Matteo signed for Chelsea for a fee of 4,900,000. That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. This included going to every game home and away as the west London club secured the Champions League in 2012. A winner of four FA Cups during his time at Stamford Bridge, so his inclusion is certainly warranted. We had quality players with Mark Hughes and Gianfranco Zola up front, Frank Leboeuf at the back and Dennis Wise as captain. This goal is iconic, Minto insists. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. He kicked on from there. Roberto Di Matteo. The Middlesbrough-born forward scored the only header on our list - and what a header it was. He was as cool as ever in the build-up to that day.. 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. Gullit treated it as just your typical game in terms of our preparation. But you already know what happened next. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. This one took 72. 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). "It changed my life in the English league.". 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. 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. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. We were all a bit gutted about that, Minto adds. 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. What I noticed is that a lot of people would know the Champions League, but the true, loyal Chelsea fans would probably say 1997. Late in the first half Gianluca Festa put the ball in the net for Middlesbrough, but the goal was controversially ruled out for offside. live transfer final expense leads brazilian wax places near me brazilian wax places near me "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.". 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. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. The Northern Ireland prodigy scored his second FA Cup final goal at the age of only 20 - and it proved to be the winner. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. We trained as normal the day before. fastest fa cup final goal di matteogal costa discografia. Global Edition. 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. 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. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. But the way the ball dipped, made the shot unstoppable. Chelsea won 20 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. He scored in the Carabao Cup Final and FA Cup victories in 1998 and 2000 respectively. Scott Minto doesnt hesitate for a second. Despite being more than 30 yards out, he let fly. 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. Completing our back four is our ever-dependable left-back, Ashley Cole. 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. Monday, February 27, 2023. 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. So, there you have it! Confidence was oozing throughout the squad. 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. The fastest goal in an FA Cup final at the time. He wasnt in the middle of all the celebrations just to the side, chipping in.. ; 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. 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. Oh no, the competition's 149-year history has seen some absolute screamers, and we're here to celebrate the very best of them. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Fans sent them into me to sign and send back. 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. "I lost control of the ball just a little before the goal but I shot. 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. When it comes to naming the most important Chelsea goal in modern times, one stands out from all the rest. One News Page. What a start. The England Under-21 midfielder was only a teenager when he scored one of the defining goals of his career. We cover sport in great detail with all the top football, horse racing, cricket and tennis action just the tip of the iceberg. [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. We have already looked at the biggest FA Cup upsets, now its time to remember some big goals. 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? To score so early was unexpected, I must say! 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. 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. There are some really good pictures of it. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. And yesterday the stand-in Blues boss created another record by winning. Keep up-to-date with the latest sports betting news at Ladbrokes.com, the UK's leading online portal for daily updates, breaking sports news and previews. I was well happy to put us ahead, I felt over the moon. The fastest ever goal in an FA Cup final at the time. 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. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his side cannot cruise into Saturday's FA Cup final against Arsenal at.. Sports One News Page: Friday, 31 July 2020. Di Matteo would continue to chip in as far as helping Chelsea win trophies as concerned. pic.twitter.com/auqi5OSeNj. Along with Peter Osgood and Didier Drogba, Di Matteo can be considered one of Chelseas cup final kings. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. History had been made too for it was the fastest-ever goal in the final, a stat which was beaten 12 years later against Chelsea, funnily enough, when Louis Saha converted with his left foot after only 25 seconds. Other Chelsea players were pushing forward too, including right-back Frank Sinclair. 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. Fifteen years later as caretaker manager, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their only Champions League success to date, only to be sacked months later. 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.

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