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Saha nets fastest FA Cup final goal

Louis Saha wrote himself into the record books at Wembley this afternoon
Louis Saha wrote himself into the record books at Wembley this afternoon

Louis Saha scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history today to put Everton in front against Chelsea.

The French striker netted after 25 seconds at Wembley, rifling a left-footed shot past Petr Cech from 15 yards.

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.

In the 1895 final, records show that Bob Chatt scored after 30 seconds for Aston Villa as they beat West Brom 1-0 at Crystal Palace.

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