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Leicester City downed Chelsea by a solitary goal as Youri Tielemans' wonder strike ensured the Foxes won their first FA Cup title.
Collecting the ball from Luke Thomas outside the Chelsea box, Leicester City's Tielemans unleashed a sumptuous right-footed strike that lasered its way into the back of the net. The Blues created some good chances throughout the game, but Kasper Schmeichel stood firm for Leicester City.
Ben Chilwell's strike ricocheted off Wes Morgan into the back of the net in the dying minutes of the game. But a VAR check showed that Chilwell was offside in the build-up, as the Blues were denied a ninth title in the competition.
The two teams will now renew acquaintances in the Premier League in three days time, where the Foxes will look to seal their place in the Champions League next season by avoiding defeat.
On that note, let's have a look at the five hits and flops from the game.
Hit: Kasper Schmiechel | Leicester City
Kasper Schmeichel had a FA Cup final to remember, as the Danish international single-handedly denied Chelsea on multiple occasions.
Be it a stunning save to keep out Mason Mount's left-footed volley late in the second half or Chilwell's goal-bound header, Schmeichel stood firm in the Leicester City goal, frustrating Chelsea all game.
Schmeichel has now cemented his legacy as an all-time Leicester City great, as he has been a pivotal part of both the current FA Cup and the 2016 league-winning Foxes squads.
Flop: Hakim Ziyech | Chelsea
Rested for the mid-week encounter against Arsenal, Hakim Ziyech was unable to justify Thomas Tuchel's decision to start him in the FA Cup final against Leicester City. The left-footed forward started the game on a positive note, but his wayward passes and unambitious dribbling ended up being counter-productive on the night.
Ziyech did not muster a single shot on target during his stay in the pitch and was only able to complete a solitary dribble. The former Ajax star was hooked off after 67 minutes, as he was unable to make an impact in the game.
Hakim Ziyech has had a pretty ordinary debut season for the Blues, but he would like to make amends by starring in the Champions League final against Manchester City.
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#3 Hit: Caglar Soyuncu | Leicester City
Caglar Soyuncu did not allow the Chelsea forwards an inch on the night, as he put on a defensive masterclass. He ended the match with three tackles, four interceptions and a whopping six clearances, making Chelsea's offence look pedestrian.
The Turkish centre-half stepped up in the absence of Jonny Evans, who was substituted in the first half due to injury. Soyuncu was highly influential, commanding the Leicester City defence with elan.
Soyuncu received a lot of flak for his mistake against Newcastle United last week, which resulted in one of the goals the Magpies scored in a 4-2 drubbing of the Foxes. However, his response to that howler has been emphatic. Soyuncu has produced two assured performances in vital games against Manchester United in the Premier League and Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
#4 Flop: Timo Werner | Chelsea
Germany international Timo Werner's wastefulness in front of goal continued, as the former RB Leipzig forward had another outing to forget. Werner found himself in promising positions in the opposition half in the first 45 minutes on numerous occasions, but his poor decision-making saw him squander all his opportunities.
Werner ended the game with zero shots on target and registered an offside against his name too. Thomas Tuchel's patience ran out in the 82nd minute when he brought on Olivier Giroud for his compatriot.
Werner was brought in by Chelsea in the summer to bolster their attack. But his performances, especially in key games, has been far from reassuring. However, Werner will have an opportunity to make amends in the upcoming Champions League final.
#5 Hit: Youri Tielemans | Leicester City
Youri Tielemans was undoubtedly the star of the show for Leicester City on the night, He was influential in the centre of the park, completing nine of his 11 attempted long balls, making two accurate crosses and as many key passes.
Tielemans' 63rd-minute thunderbolt from 25 yards, which ensured Leicester City's win, was the icing on the cake, as he was adjudged the Man of the Match.
There are rumours that Youri Tielemans is negotiating a new contract with Leicester before the new season. So if tonight's performance is taken into account, the Foxes won't consider the idea of Youri Tielemans leaving at all.
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