Ilkay Gundogan wrote his name in the history books on Saturday, scoring the quickest goal ever in an FA Cup final as Man City defeated their rivals Man Utd 2–1 at Wembley.
Gundogan smashed a volley into the net after just 13 seconds to put City ahead, beating Louis Saha’s previous record from 2009. The superb strike gave City the momentum, as they aim for a historic treble with a victory in the Champions League final next week.
Pep Guardiola’s team dominated the first half and created several chances, but Utd equalized against the run of play when Bruno Fernandes scored a penalty after VAR spotted a handball by Jack Grealish.
City regained their lead shortly after the break when Kevin De Bruyne assisted Gundogan for another volleyed goal. Guardiola’s men held on to win their seventh FA Cup trophy, while Utd missed out on their first domestic double since 1999.
The clash was the first FA Cup final between the Manchester clubs, adding more spice to an already fierce rivalry. But Gundogan’s early goal shocked Utd and set the tone for City’s supremacy.
City nearly doubled their lead before Fernandes’ penalty, with Rodri, Grealish and Erling Haaland testing Utd’s defense. But after Fernandes leveled, Utd improved, with Raphael Varane going close just before half-time.
De Bruyne’s pass for Gundogan’s second goal restored City’s control, though, and despite some late Utd pressure, Ederson’s goal was not seriously tested again. City held on to keep their treble dreams alive, with only Inter Milan standing between them and glory.
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