 The traditional Cup Final hymn , " Abide with Me " was sung by Tony Henry , an opera singer from South London . Sir Bobby Robson was invited as the FA 's chief guest for the final and performed several duties ordinarily reserved for royalty , such as presenting the trophy to the winning captain . Heavy rain on Friday night and forecasted showers in Cardiff meant the final would be the first to be played indoors ; the stadium closed its retractable roof and floodlights were used to light up the ground . 
