Ilkay Gundogan Scores Fastest Goal In FA Cup Final History With Stunning Volley Against Manchester United

It took Manchester City just 12 seconds to take the lead against Manchester United as Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history.

It took Manchester City just 12 seconds to take the lead in Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester United.

Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest goal in FA Cup final history with a superb volleyed finish from 23 yards.

City kicked off and played the ball back to goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, who launched a long ball forward to Erling Haaland.

Haaland then headed it on towards Kevin De Bruyne. He was challenged in the air by Victor Lindelof but the United defender's clearance deflected off De Bruyne and fell invitingly for Gundogan.

The German struck his shot very sweetly and the ball flashed past David de Gea before the keeper could even move.

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

00:12 - At 12 seconds, Ilkay Gundogan's strike is the fastest ever goal in an #FACupFinal, beating Louis Saha's previous record of 25 seconds in 2009. Lightning. pic.twitter.com/jNHzO5DdsZ

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 3, 2023

Ilkay Gundogan pictured celebrating after scoring the quickest goal in FA Cup final history :: IMAGO/Sportsphoto/Will Palmer

City went on to beat United 2-1.

Bruno Fernandes equalized for the Red Devils from a 33rd-minute penalty but Gundogan then scored again with another stunning volley.

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