. 402 views, 2 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Sportsignings: Di Matteo doing bits on the phone 2007 Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. His reputation had been growing steadily, but what happened next changed his life for good. 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. 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 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. 2023 BBC. "It was a great goal but it got lost and hardly got a mention.". 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. The club had gone so many years without winning anything. On his home debut he scored the winning goal vs Middlesborough. Captain, leader, legend. Every week well be uploading fresh content from the training ground, our famous stadium and much, much more. It may have been devalued a little in recent years thanks to the cold, hard cash on offer in other competitions, but it remains one of the top honours a footballer in England can ever hope to win, and it continues to make dreams come true. For sender corporate and licence details please visit our Imprint 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. The long-haired midfielder scored an extra-time winner as Arsenal wrapped up a league and cup Double with a 2-1 victory. The Reds won on penalties, with Gerrard successfully converting his spot-kick. 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. Video, 00:07:26Can Everton ever be great again? Who scored the fastest FA Cup final goal? 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. "I lost control of the ball just a little before the goal but I shot. The build-up to this one was Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at their very best. That was Ruud using all his experience as a big-game player. No Chelsea team is complete without Super Frank, the Blues all-time leading scorer in the FA Cup. Almost 50,000 votes were counted and verified and we can reveal the players inducted into our ultimate FA Cup final team below! Without everybody being together and working towards an objective, you will not achieve anything. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. - 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'. 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. He just knew how to keep everybody calm. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. 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. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. Video, 00:01:48Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive, Up Next. Seven seconds. 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. Follow Simon on Twitter @SJohnsonSport, I just went chasing him all round the pitch. That was the game which helped him settle in, feel part of everything, Minto recalls. 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. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. This one took 72. 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. 2023 BBC. Video, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! 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. Here's hoping for a few more contenders to add to the list today. I still feel for Roberts, Minto admits. Video, 00:05:02, From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. Monday, February 27, 2023. 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. 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. What a start. The goal that won us the #FACupTake. Wed been inconsistent in the league (finished sixth) but we just felt our name was on the cup. Fans sent them into me to sign and send back. 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. He was exactly the same afterwards; a really cool, chilled guy. 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. Thats Mark Hughes. 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. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. Global Edition. 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. Robbie had a dry sense of humour. Everybody tries to do their job to achieve what you set out to achieve. This goal is iconic, Minto insists. The 1997 FA Cup final was the 116th final of the FA Cup. What a player. Video, 00:03:43Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. 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. But I was very lucky because when I hit the ball it went first up and then down behind the goalkeeper.. Despite being more than 30 yards out, he let fly. Middlesbrough kick-off but Italy international Roberto Di Matteo picks up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Home. 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. Eddie Newton added a late second as Chelsea won 2-0 to end their trophy drought. . 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. 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. No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. He wasnt in the middle of all the celebrations just to the side, chipping in.. Roberto Di Matteo Italian pronunciationrobrto di matto born 29 May 1970 is an Italian professional football manager and former player.During his 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. 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. I managed to score the goal, which helped us massively, but it is a team effort. 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. Plus Robbie in midfield, of course. 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]. Try a week on us. Ray The Romford Pele Parlour. Video, 00:01:05Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. Association football championship match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, held in 1997, controversial relegation from the Premier League, "Where are they now? 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. He jumped as high as he could and didnt get near it. Wembley was a good pitch for me and 1997 was fantastic, a wonderful experience. Chelsea went on to win 2-0 for their first major trophy in 27 years. 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? Certainly one of the best times I had in my career. 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'. Cooke played a major part in our win over Leeds, with a sublime pass to set up Osgood for that iconic diving header. 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. 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, Bow. But if I can say that it is because football is a team sport. It was also the club's first major trophy in 26 years. "He absolutely smashed this half-volley. No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. I have never seen Di Matteo celebrate a goal like that. Find out how you voted and watch all 10 goals below (UK only). We just had fun. 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. Confidence was oozing throughout the squad. Video, 00:01:05, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp, Can Everton ever be great again? I didn't even know where to run. Video, 00:05:02From Football Manager to football manager, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp. 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. pic.twitter.com/QZtg7C4jMe. No fuss, no dip, no swerve, no nonsense. This final had two stunning solo efforts but the opening goal from Parlour makes it onto our list. 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. Can Everton ever be great again? 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. 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. It was a very good idea. Sinclair soon knew. Concetta. United were down to 10 men after Kevin Moran's red card against holders and favourites Everton. 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. 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. 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. Video, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! 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. 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. Very unexpected. It was obviously an important game for us as a club after 26 years without a trophy.. Oh no, the competition's 149-year history has seen some absolute screamers, and we're here to celebrate the very best of them. ?One of the great #EmiratesFACupFinal goals!Such a sweet strike into the top corner, and just listen to that roar ? Video, 00:00:19Whoops! 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. We had quality players with Mark Hughes and Gianfranco Zola up front, Frank Leboeuf at the back and Dennis Wise as captain. With just 42 seconds on the clock, Di Matteo's spectacular strike against Middlesbrough. The drama caused by her brother was described to her in great detail by those around her and she couldnt have been more proud. 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. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. 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'. Enjoy. We cover sport in great detail with all the top football, horse racing, cricket and tennis action just the tip of the iceberg. His arrival was outshone by that of legendary Italy international Gianluca Vialli from Juventus, as well as suffering a back injury in pre-season. 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. Video, 00:01:48 Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's . A goal which deservedly takes its place on the list. The man for the big occasion. What I noticed is that a lot of people would know the Champions League, but the true, loyal Chelsea fans would probably say 1997. pic.twitter.com/auqi5OSeNj. 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!. Roberto Di Matteo. Well, it hasn't been branded 'The Gerrard Final' for nothing. 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. And yesterday the stand-in Blues boss created another record by winning. The rest, as they say, is history. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. From Christian Pulisic in 2020 al the way back to Bobby Tambling against Spurs back in 1967, enjoy every single goal the Blues have ever scored in an FA Cup final. 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. All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing. What a guy. Sometimes you need a little luck and this is what happened. 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 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. It was just a fantastic feeling, I had goose pimples. 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. 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. As Pompey rued a missed penalty at one end, Drogba was standing over a free kick at the other. 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. Seven seconds later it was in the back of the net via a 30-yard strike which flew in off the crossbar. When it comes to naming the most important Chelsea goal in modern times, one stands out from all the rest. 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. 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. 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. I was just saying, pass it to me and I was preparing myself to cross it into the area. While Eddie Newton provided a late second to ensure the game was won, it is Di Matteos contribution which is most remembered and revered. Completing our back four is our ever-dependable left-back, Ashley Cole. Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. Video, 00:01:48, Up Next. * Although MacKenzie and Owen polled the same percentage of votes, Owen received more votes. The fastest goal in an FA Cup final at the time. Toni was Man of the Match when we defeated Manchester United in 2018, lifting the first club trophy of his career. Roberto Di Matteo/ played for Chelsea/ Retired in 2002 due to injury/Also scored the fastet goal in FA cup history. manor farm barn, frindsbury; universal reclining bucket seats But he took a shot instead and I was thinking, What are you doing taking a shot from there?. Minto, who was appearing in his first, and only, final of his professional career, says: All of us were relaxed. When they have finished, you can vote for which you think is your clubs best and discuss what we got right/wrong. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. 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. Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. Can Everton ever be great again? "It changed my life in the English league.". pic.twitter.com/amiQBtk9UN. 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. Along with Peter Osgood and Didier Drogba, Di Matteo can be considered one of Chelseas cup final kings. Getting to Wembley was a culmination of a good season. Video, 00:01:00, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! 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. 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. Gullit treated it as just your typical game in terms of our preparation. He scored in the Carabao Cup Final and FA Cup victories in 1998 and 2000 respectively. 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. 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.