Didier Drogba springs forward to strike his shot on goal. The tension is palpable at the Allianz Arena, where Bayern Munich face Chelsea. The Blues' center-forward has the match ball at the end of the foot. If he scores, his team wins their first Champions League. The Ivorian striker takes off… and cheats on Manuel Neuer! Drogba runs to celebrate victory, his teammates join him; Chelsea staff and supporters rejoice. The Blues have just achieved a splendid performance, which is almost a feat given the physiognomy of the meeting.
Because the men of Roberto Di Matteo - who had replaced André Villas-Boas during the season - did not go far from defeat before extra time. In the 83rd minute, while the score was still blank, Thomas Muller gave his team the lead with a header. We are headed for a successful Bayern Munich at home. It was without counting on Didier Drogba. Practically in the aftermath, in the 88th minute, on a corner from the right, the Chelsea striker cuts the trajectory of the ball at the far post and places an overpowered head which deceives Neuer. A saving goal!
The purpose of Drogba's head
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