. 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. Our editorial content gives you insight into the form and trends occurring across a number of sports before you place a bet. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Fifteen years later as caretaker manager, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their only Champions League success to date, only to be sacked months later. The sole entry of our 1970 winning side. Video, 00:00:58, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. 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. 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. 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. 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 ball flew at a perfect trajectory over goalkeeper Ben Roberts before dropping sharply to go in off the crossbar. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. When they have finished, you can vote for which you think is your clubs best and discuss what we got right/wrong. West Ham goalkeeper Hislop recalled: "You don't expect him to hit it from that distance if he is carrying an injury. This week the Italian, who also fired three cup-winning goals for the. 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. 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. Late in the first half Gianluca Festa put the ball in the net for Middlesbrough, but the goal was controversially ruled out for offside. 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 changed my life in the English league.". 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. 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 kicked on from there. Listen to BBC Radio 5 live's podcast on the top 10 FA Cup final goals of the last 50 years. Middlesbrough kick-off but Italy international Roberto Di Matteo picks up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. On a poll conducted by the BBC in 2015, the Italians effort was voted by viewers and readers of the website as the third-greatest to ever be scored in an FA Cup Final. Can Everton ever be great again? 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. It was obviously an important game for us as a club after 26 years without a trophy.. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 3. He went pretty crazy. ROBERTO Di Matteo scored the fastest goal in FA Cup Final history 15 years ago when Chelsea beat Middlesbrough. Roberto di Matteo led Chelsea to a famous Champions League victory in 2012 - cementing his status as a club legend. 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. 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'. It was satisfying to know that we were in the team which had the record. Ray The Romford Pele Parlour. Every week well be uploading fresh content from the training ground, our famous stadium and much, much more. 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 kept the pressure off. Di Matteo would continue to chip in as far as helping Chelsea win trophies as concerned. - 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'. 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]. We have already looked at the biggest FA Cup upsets, now its time to remember some big goals. Everyone was chasing me. 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 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. 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. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved, won the competition for the first time ever. He adds: I just went chasing him all round the pitch. 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. And as manager, he led the club to the ultimate dream of the Champions League and another FA Cup eight years ago. Sinclair soon knew. I shortly lost total connection with what the moment was, I just started running. "It was a great goal but it got lost and hardly got a mention.". Completing our back four is our ever-dependable left-back, Ashley Cole. Roberto Di Matteo (Chelsea v Middlesbrough, 1997) What a start. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. pic.twitter.com/amiQBtk9UN. The fastest ever goal in an FA Cup final at the time. Fifteen years later as caretaker manager, Di Matteo led Chelsea to their only Champions League success to date, only to be sacked months later. Minto, who was appearing in his first, and only, final of his professional career, says: All of us were relaxed. That was how long it took him to score the fastest Wembley FA Cup final goal, eclipsing Jackie . Chelsea signed Di Matteo from Lazio for 4.9 million the summer before. 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. 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. Ljungberg then scored in his second final in a row as the Gunners won 2-0 to secure the Double. 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. It was also the club's first major trophy in 26 years. I managed to score the goal, which helped us massively, but it is a team effort. The Gunners led 1-0 through Freddie Ljungberg but 21-year-old England striker Owen equalised with seven minutes left with an acrobatic finish. The Liverpool skipper scored one of the most outrageous goals to take the tie to extra-time as the clock struck 90 minutes. Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. 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. Chelsea went on to win 2-0 for their first major trophy in 27 years. 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. Every step of the way the fans were saying the same thing: Is this going to be our year?. 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. 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!. Almost 50,000 votes were counted and verified and we can reveal the players inducted into our ultimate FA Cup final team below! Fans sent them into me to sign and send back. The fastest goal in an FA Cup final at the time. 2023 BBC. There are some really good pictures of it. I was one of the only players that was able to catch up with him. What a guy. 2023 BBC. This one makes the cut just for the sheer out-of-nowhere-ness of it. Right into the top corner.Have it. Its the only channel where youll get an authentic look at life at this great club. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? Video, 00:01:05, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp, Can Everton ever be great again? "I lost control of the ball just a little before the goal but I shot. Association football championship match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, held in 1997, controversial relegation from the Premier League, "Where are they now? They pressed so high up the pitch after Minto had headed out for a throw-in, there was little cover when Wise won possession back. 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. Middlesbrough's prolific striker Fabrizio Ravanelli limped off after 21 minutes, further diminishing his side's chances of victory. Bow. Read about our approach to external linking. We were all a bit gutted about that, Minto adds. The 2006 FA Cup Final will forever be known as The Gerrard Final. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Roberto Di Matteo - Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough (1997) There could only really be one, couldn't there? He scored in the Carabao Cup Final and FA Cup victories in 1998 and 2000 respectively. So, there you have it! 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. The build-up to this one was Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at their very best. I think it's probably the FA Cup final in 1997, was how the man himself called it. 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'. It was a real introduction to the Chelsea scene, the Chelsea fans. OOHHH YOURI TIELEMANS! - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. We had quality players with Mark Hughes and Gianfranco Zola up front, Frank Leboeuf at the back and Dennis Wise as captain. The sole entry of our 1970 winning side. Famous former Blues include Peter Osgood, Gianfranco Zola, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba \u0026 Eden Hazard. But he took a shot instead and I was thinking, What are you doing taking a shot from there?. Eddie Newton added a late second as Chelsea won 2-0 to end their trophy drought. 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. I always used to watch it. 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. Charlie Cooke. Home. Speaking of *chef's kiss*, how about a stoppage time winner from Michael Owen to clinch the 2002 FA Cup for Liverpool? All of 35 yards out. Jump to content. In 1996, Di Matteo signed for Chelsea for a fee of 4,900,000. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. 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. Middlesbrough played a part in their own downfall. Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. The England Under-21 midfielder was only a teenager when he scored one of the defining goals of his career. 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. 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 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. 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, 00:00:19Whoops! Steven Gerrard's long-range goal against West Ham United in 2006 has come top in a vote to find the best FA Cup final goal from the last 50 years. 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. 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). Captain, leader, legend. 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. The club had gone so many years without winning anything. Video, 00:01:05Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. And we had a great party together afterwards.. 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!. Another one joining in up in the stands was Di Matteos blind sister Concetta. If it had gone in the top corner, no-one would have said a word. Needed.A HUGE #EmiratesFACup Final goal for @LFC, #OnThisDay in 2006 ? 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. Technically, he was a very good player his touch was good and he could score these long-range goals. And you voted Gerrard's strike ahead of Ricky Villa's famous finish for Tottenham against Manchester City in 1981. The long-haired midfielder scored an extra-time winner as Arsenal wrapped up a league and cup Double with a 2-1 victory. Certainly one of the best times I had in my career. 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. Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. Along with Peter Osgood and Didier Drogba, Di Matteo can be considered one of Chelseas cup final kings. The Reds won on penalties, with Gerrard successfully converting his spot-kick. 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 have never seen Di Matteo celebrate a goal like that. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. He could be very quiet but once you had his trust, were part of his inner circle, he showed just what a funny guy he is. 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. Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. 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. While Eddie Newton provided a late second to ensure the game was won, it is Di Matteos contribution which is most remembered and revered. Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. It was just a fantastic feeling, I had goose pimples. This included going to every game home and away as the west London club secured the Champions League in 2012. Here, we look back at some memorable net busters which came on the biggest stage in English football, the FA Cup Final. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. One News Page. Thats Mark Hughes. 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. Since then, they have won consistently.. Global Edition. 1. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. [1] For Middlesbrough, it was a second final defeat of the 199697 season (having lost the League Cup Final to Leicester City the previous month), to go with their controversial relegation from the Premier League. Michael Owen vs Arsenal (2001) . "He absolutely smashed this half-volley. 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. He was doing what Frank Lampard would go on to do for Chelsea first.. He was as cool as ever in the build-up to that day.. Chelseas former left-back is talking about Roberto Di Matteos remarkable strike after just 43 seconds of the 1997 FA Cup Final against Middlesbrough. 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. 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. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. 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. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. Try a week on us. Chelsea won 20 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. Roberto Di Matteo/ played for Chelsea/ Retired in 2002 due to injury/Also scored the fastet goal in FA cup history. On his home debut he scored the winning goal vs Middlesborough. That was Ruud using all his experience as a big-game player. 402 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Sportsignings: Di Matteo doing bits on the phone 2007 pic.twitter.com/QZtg7C4jMe. 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. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. Everyone remembers the chaos of that game, but dont forget the class of Cooke. Monday, February 27, 2023. It was a very good idea. A. Plus Robbie in midfield, of course. 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. Actually, I'm not 100 per cent sure. But you already know what happened next. Can Everton ever be great again? The 1997 FA Cup final was the 116th final of the FA Cup. Third was Roberto Di Matteo's goal for Chelsea against Middlesbrough in 1997. The FA Cup has witnessed some magical goals over the years. He jumped as high as he could and didnt get near it. 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. No. What I also remember was that there was always nice weather and nine times out of 10 it was a sunny day. Not that Robbie changed. I was well happy to put us ahead, I felt over the moon. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. What a start. As well as his 1997 strike against Boro, there was a goal against the same opposition in the following years League Cup final, before he brought up his Wembley hat-trick against Aston Villa in 2000. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. 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? Seven seconds. 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. 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. He just knew how to keep everybody calm. Read about our approach to external linking. Video, 00:00:19Whoops! ? Chelsea held on as Carlo Ancelotti completed a league and cup double in his first season at Stamford Bridge. I just saw a huge space in front of me and raced down the right wing, Sinclair recalls. 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). What a player. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! This final had two stunning solo efforts but the opening goal from Parlour makes it onto our list. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation.