The 3 best Chelsea goals scored at Wembley Stadium
2. Roberto Di Matteo's brilliant opener to put Chelsea on track to hoist the 1997 FA Cup
Date: May 17, 1997
1997. Pre-Roman Abramovich. The west London outfit was looking for its first FA Cup title since 1970 when David Webb converted the winner. This was one way to send the club on its way. Before Drogba called the new Wembley home, Chelsea's Roberto Di Matteo was the man for the big moments on England's most famous ground. To kick off a run of four trophies in five seasons, Di Matteo scored what could be Chelsea's most aesthetically pleasing cup final goal in history.
A true work of art from a man who later guided the club to European glory as the sideline leader. Inside 45 seconds, CFC's No. 16 received a pass from captain Dennis Wise just inside the club's own half. With nobody in the red of Middlesbrough stepping to the ball, Di Matteo took advantage of all the space. He could have played a through ball to Mark Hughes, but no, the midfielder opted to take it himself, smashing the ball off the woodwork and into the back of the net.
Gianfranco Zola's nickname may have been "Magic Box", but No. 16's wand of a right foot proved to be the difference in the club's second-ever FA Cup title. Di Matteo would go on to ripple the goal in another two finals throughout the next three seasons including another against Middlesbrough.