FA Cup

FA CUP FINAL:

CHELSEA Vs EVERTON

New Wembley stadium hosted the world's oldest football tournament this Saturday. It was a match between mighty Blues of London Vs Blues half Merseyside. Chelsea having beaten Arsenal 2-1 in the semifinals were feeling very close to the first silverware after the Murinho's era.
On the other side Everton were wary of Hiddink's men after beating local rivals Liverpool 1-0 and EPL champions Manchester united on penalties in the semifinal.
Just after 25 seconds after kick-off Everton scored the first goal in the name of Saha. This French man's goal is the fastest goal in the FA cup Final in last 100 years. Chelsea defenders couldn't clear the ball and Saha capitalized the chance to give his club a very early lead. A perfect start for any Final match.

Mins later Essien blasted first chance over the bar. In the 21st min Anelka passed the to Malouda who was waiting in the left wing. Malouda produced a wonderful cross to Drogba who headed it home to put Chelsea back on level pegging.

In the second half Chelsea took control of the game completely. In the 60th min Anelka missed a lovely chance in an attempt to chip the ball over goal keeper Howard. In the 67th min Saha headed a good cross from Baines over the bar.
In the 72 min Lampard proved he is a true match winner by scoring a fantastic goal from the edge of the box with his left foot
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In the 78th min Malouda's shot crashed off the cross bar and appeared to bounce over the goal-line. But Chelsea were denied as referee failed to notice where exactly the ball bounced.

A.Cole won his 5th FA cup medal.


Final score was Chelsea 2-1 Everton

A perfect farewell to Guus Hiddink who is leaving Chelsea , to resume his job as the coach of the the Russian national team.



After two years FA cup is heading to Stamford Bridge .