Its the only channel where youll get an authentic look at life at this great club. He kicked on from there. His arrival was outshone by that of legendary Italy international Gianluca Vialli from Juventus, as well as suffering a back injury in pre-season. 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. 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. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. A. 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. Who scored the fastest FA Cup final goal? 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. Roberto Di Matteo/ played for Chelsea/ Retired in 2002 due to injury/Also scored the fastet goal in FA cup history. 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? That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. There are some really good pictures of it. His reputation had been growing steadily, but what happened next changed his life for good. But I was very lucky because when I hit the ball it went first up and then down behind the goalkeeper.. 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. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. Chelsea held on as Carlo Ancelotti completed a league and cup double in his first season at Stamford Bridge. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. In 1996, Di Matteo signed for Chelsea for a fee of 4,900,000. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. But it may not even have been the best goal of the game "One of the tragedies of Ricky Villa's winner was Steve MacKenzie's goal," Micky Hazard, who was at Spurs at the time, told BBC Radio 5 live. 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'. 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 And what followed was one of the FA Cup's iconic moments. I think it's probably the FA Cup final in 1997, was how the man himself called it. ; 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. Enjoy. What a player. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. Speaking of *chef's kiss*, how about a stoppage time winner from Michael Owen to clinch the 2002 FA Cup for Liverpool? Can Everton ever be great again? Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. It kept the pressure off. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. Famous former Blues include Peter Osgood, Gianfranco Zola, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba \u0026 Eden Hazard. No. 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. This final had two stunning solo efforts but the opening goal from Parlour makes it onto our list. Bow. He adds: I just went chasing him all round the pitch. 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. 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, 00:00:58'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Late in the first half Gianluca Festa put the ball in the net for Middlesbrough, but the goal was controversially ruled out for offside. What I also remember was that there was always nice weather and nine times out of 10 it was a sunny day. Video, 00:00:19Whoops! 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 2006 FA Cup Final will forever be known as The Gerrard Final. It was obviously an important game for us as a club after 26 years without a trophy.. pic.twitter.com/Vs0MaDverv. 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'. One News Page. What I noticed is that a lot of people would know the Champions League, but the true, loyal Chelsea fans would probably say 1997. He wasnt in the middle of all the celebrations just to the side, chipping in.. Chelsea won 20 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. 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. 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. And we had a great party together afterwards.. He jumped as high as he could and didnt get near it. Not that Robbie changed. Video, 00:03:43Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. Without everybody being together and working towards an objective, you will not achieve anything. $count = count($specifications_fields['footer_content']['footer_assoc'])?>. The man for the big occasion. The Liverpool skipper scored one of the most outrageous goals to take the tie to extra-time as the clock struck 90 minutes. The 1997 FA Cup final was the 116th final of the FA Cup. Roberto Di Matteo - Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough (1997) There could only really be one, couldn't there? ROBERTO Di Matteo scored the fastest goal in FA Cup Final history 15 years ago when Chelsea beat Middlesbrough. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If it had gone in the top corner, no-one would have said a word. 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. Di Matteo would continue to chip in as far as helping Chelsea win trophies as concerned. Everyone remembers the chaos of that game, but dont forget the class of Cooke. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! 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. With just 42 seconds on the clock, Di Matteo's spectacular strike against Middlesbrough. "I lost control of the ball just a little before the goal but I shot. "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.". He went pretty crazy. 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. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. It was also the club's first major trophy in 26 years. One News Page. Chelsea went on to win 2-0 for their first major trophy in 27 years. And as manager, he led the club to the ultimate dream of the Champions League and another FA Cup eight years ago. 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. Maybe the Middlesbrough players didnt think I would. Here's hoping for a few more contenders to add to the list today. Eddie Newton added a late second as Chelsea won 2-0 to end their trophy drought. We just had fun. 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. Wembley was a good pitch for me and 1997 was fantastic, a wonderful experience. 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. - 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'. 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,. 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. 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. 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. Video, 00:01:05Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. 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. 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. Sinclair soon knew. 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. Global Edition. I still feel for Roberts, Minto admits. 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. Ray The Romford Pele Parlour. 2023 BBC. Skip to main content. Middlesbrough's prolific striker Fabrizio Ravanelli limped off after 21 minutes, further diminishing his side's chances of victory. Video, 00:03:43Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. Since then, they have won consistently.. Along with Peter Osgood and Didier Drogba, Di Matteo can be considered one of Chelseas cup final kings. 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. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. 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. Seven seconds. Round 4: Hednesford Town 23 Middlesbrough, Round 5: Manchester City 01 Middlesbrough, Quarter-Final: Derby County 02 Middlesbrough, Semi-Final: Chesterfield 33 Middlesbrough, 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, coincidentally against Chelsea, though Chelsea won the match 21), breaking Jackie Milburn's 42-year record. Captain, leader, legend. What a start. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. We were all a bit gutted about that, Minto adds. Gianluca Vialli/ Player Chelsea/ Player-manager Chelsea after Ruud Gullit's sack. I didn't even know where to run. 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. Louis Saha scored an even quicker goal for Everton against the Stamford Bridge club in 2009. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! Video, 00:00:58'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Video, 00:05:02From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. Michael Owen vs Arsenal (2001) . It nearly shattered the crossbar on its way in. Find out how you voted and watch all 10 goals below (UK only). 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). As Pompey rued a missed penalty at one end, Drogba was standing over a free kick at the other. But if I can say that it is because football is a team sport. Other Chelsea players were pushing forward too, including right-back Frank Sinclair. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved, won the competition for the first time ever. Association football championship match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, held in 1997, controversial relegation from the Premier League, "Where are they now?