He adds: I just went chasing him all round the pitch. Everyone remembers the chaos of that game, but dont forget the class of Cooke. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. That was how long it took him to score the fastest Wembley FA Cup final goal, eclipsing Jackie . Last updated on 27 May 201527 May 2015.From the section FA Cup. No fuss, no dip, no swerve, no nonsense. Can Everton ever be great again? Wed been inconsistent in the league (finished sixth) but we just felt our name was on the cup. We have already looked at the biggest FA Cup upsets, now its time to remember some big goals. 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. Third was Roberto Di Matteo's goal for Chelsea against Middlesbrough in 1997. 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. Chelsea won 20 to win the FA Cup for the second time, the first having come in 1970. Without everybody being together and working towards an objective, you will not achieve anything. 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. 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. Another one joining in up in the stands was Di Matteos blind sister Concetta. I always used to watch it. 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. The sole entry of our 1970 winning side. * Although MacKenzie and Owen polled the same percentage of votes, Owen received more votes. There could only really be one, couldn't there?With just 42 seconds on the clock, Di Matteo's spectacular strike against Middlesbrough was the fastest goal in FA Cup final history and remained such for 12 years until Louis Saha came along.More importantly, though, it was a thunderbastard of a strike.The diminutive Italian brought the ball forward from inside his own half and unloaded his strike from such a ludicrous distance that you can't even blame any of the Boro defenders for failing to close him down. 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. . 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. 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. ?One of the great #EmiratesFACupFinal goals!Such a sweet strike into the top corner, and just listen to that roar ? Middlesbrough kicked off but Italy international Di Matteo picked up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Certainly one of the best times I had in my career. Middlesbrough kick-off but Italy international Roberto Di Matteo picks up the ball in his own half 35 seconds into the game. Other Chelsea players were pushing forward too, including right-back Frank Sinclair. This included going to every game home and away as the west London club secured the Champions League in 2012. 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. Who scored the fastest FA Cup final goal? 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. 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. I was just saying, pass it to me and I was preparing myself to cross it into the area. 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. Its the only channel where youll get an authentic look at life at this great club. 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!. Despite being more than 30 yards out, he let fly. Chelsea held on as Carlo Ancelotti completed a league and cup double in his first season at Stamford Bridge. 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. Defenders have to defend, strikers have to try to score the goals, midfielders have to do both. The build-up to this one was Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at their very best. Chelsea signed Di Matteo from Lazio for 4.9 million the summer before. 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]. 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. Video, 00:01:05, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp, Can Everton ever be great again? Read about our approach to external linking. 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. we wanted you to let us know which is your favourite final goal. Follow Simon on Twitter @SJohnsonSport, I just went chasing him all round the pitch. 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). Video, 00:03:43, Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others, Epic breakfasts & 585lb deadlifts - Jones' transformation. The FA Cup has witnessed some magical goals over the years. He jumped as high as he could and didnt get near it. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. 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. 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. Toni was Man of the Match when we defeated Manchester United in 2018, lifting the first club trophy of his career. No surprise to see Di Matteo picked here. 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!. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. The man for the big occasion. It was a very good idea. Oh no, the competition's 149-year history has seen some absolute screamers, and we're here to celebrate the very best of them. 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. Di Matteo would continue to chip in as far as helping Chelsea win trophies as concerned. What a guy. 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. I didn't even know where to run. To score so early was unexpected, I must say! As Pompey rued a missed penalty at one end, Drogba was standing over a free kick at the other. Ahead of Saturday's Wembley showdown between Arsenal and Aston Villa, which will be shown. That performance sees him included and he will hope for more of the same against Leicester today. Video, 00:01:05, Potter insists there are positives within Chelsea camp, Can Everton ever be great again? It nearly shattered the crossbar on its way in. Trusted News Discovery Since 2008. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. The ball flew at a perfect trajectory over goalkeeper Ben Roberts before dropping sharply to go in off the crossbar. Listen to BBC Radio 5 live's podcast on the top 10 FA Cup final goals of the last 50 years. FA Cup: 50 memorable goals - Roberto Di Matteo's speedy strike, Top 50 FA Cup goals: Di Matteo's drive. FA CUP FINAL: Chelsea 2 (Di Matteo 1, Newton 83) Middlesbrough 0 Att: 79,16. Seven seconds later it was in the back of the net via a 30-yard strike which flew in off the crossbar. 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. Fans sent them into me to sign and send back. Video, 00:07:26, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag. 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. Speaking of *chef's kiss*, how about a stoppage time winner from Michael Owen to clinch the 2002 FA Cup for Liverpool? After Steve MacKenzie's stunning volley, Kevin Reeves gave City the lead - but Garth Crooks made it 2-2. Lets be honest, there was no doubting that JT would be included here! Di Matteo was a regular on the scoresheet with the Blues, thanks in no small part to his accurate, yet powerful, striking from distance. 'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool' Video, 00:03:41'Man Utd capable of punishing Liverpool', Obada on NFL, troubled upbringing & helping others. And yesterday the stand-in Blues boss created another record by winning. But this . The most recent goal on this list came in arguably the greatest FA Cup final of all time.