The 2000 FA Cup Final was the 119th final of the

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, and the 72nd (excluding replays) and last to be played at the old

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. It took place on 20 May 2000 and was contested between

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and

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, the latter making its first FA Cup Final appearance since winning it in

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. Chelsea won 1–0 to secure their second FA Cup in four years, and their third in all. The goal was scored midway through the second half by

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, who had also scored in the 1997 final. Wembley Stadium closed five months later, and was subsequently

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. The FA Cup Final was played at the

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for the next six years, before returning to Wembley in

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Road to Wembley

Match

Summary

Following a poor quality first half in which few chances were created, the match was brighter in the second, with Chelsea generally having the better of the play.

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missed several chances and

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had a goal disallowed for offside, while Villa's

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headed wide. On 73

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scored what proved to be the winning goal, capitalising on an error from Villa

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David James to put the ball in the net from close range. James came roaring off his line to deal with Zola's free-kick from the left, he fumbled the ball against Gareth Southgate's chest with Di Matteo blasting the rebound into the roof of the net. Villa could not get back in the match, their best chance falling to

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, but his tame shot did not test Ed de Goey in goal.

Details

Statistics

Source: The People

References

External links

BBC Match ReportGame facts
at soccerbase.com
BBC FA Cup Final 2000 Section
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