What a player. The man for the big occasion. 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. Seven seconds. 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. I was well happy to put us ahead, I felt over the moon. 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. The fastest goal in an FA Cup final at the time. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. "He absolutely smashed this half-volley. So, there you have it! 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. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Despite being more than 30 yards out, he let fly. - 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'. Gianluca Vialli/ Player Chelsea/ Player-manager Chelsea after Ruud Gullit's sack. No. Can Everton ever be great again? He kicked on from there. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. Wed been inconsistent in the league (finished sixth) but we just felt our name was on the cup. His arrival was outshone by that of legendary Italy international Gianluca Vialli from Juventus, as well as suffering a back injury in pre-season. Technically, he was a very good player his touch was good and he could score these long-range goals. 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. Video, 00:05:02, From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. Di Matteo was a regular on the scoresheet with the Blues, thanks in no small part to his accurate, yet powerful, striking from distance. Chelsea went into the game as strong favourites. 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). If it had gone in the top corner, no-one would have said a word. I always used to watch it. 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. 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!. Maybe the Middlesbrough players didnt think I would. 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. Chelsea took the lead just 42 seconds into the match, with Italian midfielder Roberto Di Matteo receiving the ball and firing it into the goal off the crossbar from 25 yards to record what was at the time the quickest ever goal in a Wembley FA Cup final ( Louis Saha broke this record 12 years later in the 2009 final after just 25 seconds, I thought to myself, Maybe I will shoot, and so I did, was his typically cool post-match response to the strike. Our editorial content gives you insight into the form and trends occurring across a number of sports before you place a bet. 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. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. With just 42 seconds on the clock, Di Matteo's spectacular strike against Middlesbrough. West Ham goalkeeper Hislop recalled: "You don't expect him to hit it from that distance if he is carrying an injury. The ball flew at a perfect trajectory over goalkeeper Ben Roberts before dropping sharply to go in off the crossbar. Follow Simon on Twitter @SJohnsonSport, I just went chasing him all round the pitch. And we had a great party together afterwards.. 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. Toni was Man of the Match when we defeated Manchester United in 2018, lifting the first club trophy of his career. We trained as normal the day before. Middlesbrough's prolific striker Fabrizio Ravanelli limped off after 21 minutes, further diminishing his side's chances of victory. Skip to main content. 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. 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. ? It nearly shattered the crossbar on its way in. Completing our back four is our ever-dependable left-back, Ashley Cole. 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. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. What a start. Video, 00:00:58, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. He knew how huge this game was, that people around the world were watching it. Charlie Cooke. 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. 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. Plus Robbie in midfield, of course. Jump to content. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. Video, 00:03:43Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. He was doing what Frank Lampard would go on to do for Chelsea first.. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. It kept the pressure off. The most 1990s English football goal you'll ever see.Free-kick from the edge of the box. Ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend, check out 8 of the best FA Cup final goals, from last minute winners, to 30 yard screamers. 2023 BBC. United were down to 10 men after Kevin Moran's red card against holders and favourites Everton. A. 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. He was as cool as ever in the build-up to that day.. 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. Needed.A HUGE #EmiratesFACup Final goal for @LFC, #OnThisDay in 2006 ? Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? Confidence was oozing throughout the squad. Roberto Di Matteo (Chelsea v Middlesbrough, 1997) What a start. The 2006 FA Cup Final will forever be known as The Gerrard Final. Seven seconds later it was in the back of the net via a 30-yard strike which flew in off the crossbar. Roberto Di Matteo/ played for Chelsea/ Retired in 2002 due to injury/Also scored the fastet goal in FA cup history. All of 35 yards out. 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. 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. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Very unexpected. 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. 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,. 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. 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. #OnThisDay in 2012: @19SCazorla becomes a Gunner ?We all Santi for many reasons - but especially because of thisWhat a goal. Every week well be uploading fresh content from the training ground, our famous stadium and much, much more. He took a bit of criticism because the shot went over him in the middle of the goal. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. This final had two stunning solo efforts but the opening goal from Parlour makes it onto our list. One News Page. Fifteen years later as caretaker manager, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their only Champions League success to date, only to be sacked months later. Late in the first half Gianluca Festa put the ball in the net for Middlesbrough, but the goal was controversially ruled out for offside. To score so early was unexpected, I must say! But he took a shot instead and I was thinking, What are you doing taking a shot from there?. 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. No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. He wasnt in the middle of all the celebrations just to the side, chipping in.. Roberto Di Matteo - Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough (1997) There could only really be one, couldn't there? Video, 00:01:48 Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's . The goal that won us the #FACupTake. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. There are some really good pictures of it. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. On his home debut he scored the winning goal vs Middlesborough. 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. But the way the ball dipped, made the shot unstoppable. 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. Get involved by posting your comments on sports betting news today and enjoy great content from the trusted name in the gaming industry. 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. The fastest ever goal in an FA Cup final at the time. 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. 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!. Every step of the way the fans were saying the same thing: Is this going to be our year?. 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. 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. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! 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. 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. After Steve MacKenzie's stunning volley, Kevin Reeves gave City the lead - but Garth Crooks made it 2-2. 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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: the. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. "It changed my life in the English league.". Video, 00:01:05, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp, Can Everton ever be great again? Minto, who was appearing in his first, and only, final of his professional career, says: All of us were relaxed.