Webb Will Take Charge of FA Cup

Howard Webb has been appointed as the referee for the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Everton. Finals will be executed on 30 May. Webb has already taken charge of two games at Euro. He has been one of the best English's officials. He was fourth official. He has been part of semi-finals between Portsmouth and West Brom last year.



"When I started out as a referee 20 years ago the FA Cup final was the absolute pinnacle even though it was a very distant dream," he said.
"It was very unlikely to ever happen, but that it has is the realisation of a dream and I'm thrilled to bits."

Chelsea got Place in Finals Beating Arsenal

Chelsea got the final place in FA Cup! Chelsea came out on top with 2-1 against Arsenal. Didier Drogba got privilege to be the 86th minute winner while keeping the hopes of many alive. By wining the game they of sure are ought to have a piece of silverware for the London team this season.



Drogba became the main hit of the team by beating Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. He received a gorgeous pass from Frank Lampard, achieving an easy finish by slotting the ball in the net. End was much more than a simple disappointment. Although Arsenal lead 16 minutes into the match and struggled in every department after scoring that goal. Chelsea club has assured one of the major finals already. Chelsea is now through to the semi finals where they will face Barcelona for the Champions League. Chelsea are still much more potential competitors for the Premiership crow.

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FA Cup Team

The “Team of the FA Cup” is made up of the winners of the competition’s “Player of the Round” award from the first qualifying round up to the semi-finals.

Five players are shortlisted in each round, with the fans then choosing the winner via a vote on the FA’s website.

QUARTER-FINALS
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) - scored the equaliser as the Gunners came from behind to beat Hull 2-1.

Other candidates: Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Louis Saha (Everton), Carlos Tevez (Manchester United).

FIFTH ROUND
Mikel Arteta (Everton) - scored one goal and created another as the Toffees beat Aston Villa 3-1.

Other contenders: Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Darron Gibson (Manchester United), Greg Halford (Sheffield United), Jason Scotland (Swansea City).

FOURTH ROUND
Scott Parker (West Ham United) - captained the Hammers to a 2-0 victory over Hartlepool.

Other contenders: Michael Ballack (Chelsea), Dimi Konstantopoulos (Swansea City), Neil Sullivan (Doncaster Rovers), Craig Westcarr (Kettering Town).

THIRD ROUND
Nathan Tyson (Nottingham Forest) - scored a superb volleyed goal in their 3-0 giant-killing of Manchester City.

Other contenders: Michael Kightly (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Steve Mildenhall (Southend United), Michael Nelson (Hartlepool United), Jonathan Smith (Forest Green Rovers).

SECOND ROUND
Lindon Meikle (Eastwood Town) - his 20-yard strike helped Eastwood Town beat League Two leaders Wycombe 2-0.

Other contenders: Mark Bell (Blyth Spartans), Matt Fryatt (Leicester City), Matthew Langston (Histon), Junior Stanislas (Southend United).

FIRST ROUND
Jon Adams (AFC Telford United) - scored twice in the 2-2 draw with Southend, although the Bucks later lost the replay 2-0.

Other contenders: Kyle Clancy (Droylsden), Matt Harrold (Wycombe Wanderers), Mathew Mitchel-King (Histon), Shaun Reay (Blyth Spartans).

FOURTH QUALIFYING ROUND
Sam Hatton (AFC Wimbledon) - scored the only goal against Maidstone United to take the Dons into the first round proper for the first time.

Other contenders: Richard Brodie (Barrow), Shaun Reay (Blyth Spartans), Danny Scheppel (Evesham), Ian Simpemba (Havant & Waterlooville).

THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND
Craig Davis (AFC Totton) - scored a hat-trick of penalties in their 5-2 win against Fleet Town.

Other contenders: Gavin Cogdon (Durham City), Danny Lennon (Evesham), Michael Lennon (Nantwich Town), Martyn Margarson (Boston United).

SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND
Dean Lodge (Kingstonian) - scored all four goals as the K’s beat Braintree 4-0.

Other contenders: Billy Dunn (Sutton United), Terry Fearns (AFC Telford United), Danny Harris (Bishop’s Stortford), Martin Tuohy (East Thurrock United).

FIRST QUALIFYING ROUND
Derren Ibrahim (Dartford) - the 17-year-old goalkeeper had an inspired match in their 3-2 win against Hastings United.

Other contenders: Ollie Ryan (Boston United), Dean Parrow (Chasetown), Paul Strudley (Thatcham Town), Martin Touhy (East Thurrock United).

FA Cup Up Comming Matches

FA Cup Semi Final:

First Match: Arsenal Vs Chelsea

• Date: 18/04/2009
• Venue:- Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

Second Match: Manchester United Vs Everton

• Date: 19/04/2009
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

FA Cup Final

• Date: Sunday May 24, 2009 (20:00)
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom

What is FA Cup Football?

The Football Association Challenge Cup, basically known as the FA Cup. FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in English football. It is Football Association and thus named after. Fa cup usually includes English men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held.

The FA Cup was first held in 1871–72, and is the oldest association football competition in the world. Because it involves clubs of all standards playing against each other, there is the possibility for "minnows" from the lower divisions to become "giant-killers" by eliminating top clubs from the tournament, although lower division teams rarely reach the final. The holders of the FA Cup are Premier League side Portsmouth, who beat Cardiff City 1–0 from the Football League Championship, in the 2008 final on 17 May 2008.