Ilkay Gundogan set a new FA Cup final record when he scored after just 12 seconds against Manchester United.
Here we look at the fastest FA Cup final goals from Wembley showpieces.
Roberto Di Matteo (43 seconds) – Chelsea v Middlesbrough, 1997
The Italian scored inside the first minute to set Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 win over, with Eddie Newton getting a late second.
Dennis Wise started the move midway inside Chelsea’s half and found Di Matteo, who was still inside the centre circle.
The midfielder was allowed to continue running by the Boro midfield before rifling in high, clipping the bar, past Ben Roberts in goal.
What. A. Hit. #OnThisDay in 1997, Roberto Di Matteo started the Final with a 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 💥#EmiratesFACup @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/Rx2mPlsG0r
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 17, 2021
Louis Saha (25 seconds) – Everton v Chelsea, 2009
Di Matteo’s record for the fastest FA Cup final goal stood for 12 years until Saha bettered it against Chelsea.
A cross by Steven Pienaar was only half cleared by the Chelsea defence, allowing Marouane Fellaini to nod the ball down for Saha.
Here's the record that Ilkay Gundogan beat ⚡
Louis Saha for Everton in a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in 2009, 25 seconds.#FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/E07SI1maAw
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) June 3, 2023
The former Manchester United striker still had plenty to do but swivelled to bury a fine first-time half-volley past Petr Cech.
It failed to stop Chelsea, though, as Didier Drogba levelled 20 minutes later before Frank Lampard’s second-half winner.
Ilkay Gundogan (12 seconds) – Manchester City v Manchester United, 2023
The midfielder stunned United with a goal after just 12 seconds of this year’s final.
12 seconds, btw.#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/MttTOUVe54
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 4, 2023
He had actually taken the kick-off and knocked the ball back to Stefan Ortega in the City goal, who launched the ball forward for Erling Haaland to nod it on.
As Kevin De Bruyne challenged Victor Lindelof, the ball dropped for Gundogan to smash in a brilliant volley past the static David De Gea from 25 yards.
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