The FA Cup final got off to the worst start possible as Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest ever goal in the showpiece.
Man City kicked the game off and played the ball back to goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega Moreno, who went long with a punt upfield.
A simple knock down from Erling Haaland saw the ball land at Gundogan’s feet before the Germany international let fly from outside the box.
In David de Gea’s defence, the keeper can’t be blamed for being rooted to the spot. Nobody was that strike coming.
THAT'S UNBELIEVABLE 🤯@IlkayGuendogan with an incredible volley for @ManCity, and it's the FASTER EVER #EmiratesFACup Final goal! pic.twitter.com/x95dNx9a8w
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) June 3, 2023
GUNDOGAN SCORES THE FASTEST GOAL EVER IN AN FA CUP FINAL 😤
CITY LEAD UNITED! pic.twitter.com/txTMksdVgK
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2023
Footage courtesy of Emirates FA Cup and ESPN
The goal was timed at 13 seconds – becoming the quickest goal ever scored in an FA Cup final.
Hopefully the Reds can find a way back into the game after a disaster start.
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