[via BBC] Apart from finals, Drogba had a fine record in semi-finals and other big games against the top sides in England. Andy Carroll pulled one back and came close to snatching an equaliser, only for an outrageous save from Petr Äech to ensure the trophy went back to the Bridge.Here we are. [via BBC] Drogba became the first player to score in three League Cup finals when he gave Chelsea the lead against Tottenham with a stunning free-kick.But goals from Dimitar Berbatov and Jonathan Woodgate helped Spurs lift the trophy and condemn Drogba to his first cup final defeat with the Blues.Having already scored in League Cup and FA Cup finals, Drogba was looking to complete the set by scoring in the Champions League final against Manchester United.The striker was inches away from getting on the scoresheet when his shot hit the post, but he was sent off in extra-time for slapping Nemanja Vidic with the scores level at 1-1.“I have seen the match on video and I believe I should not have been sent off with three minutes to go,” Drogba said in his autobiography.
In januari 2006 behoorde Drogba tot de Ivoriaanse selectie voor de Afrika Cup. Then once again in the semi-finals, Drogba scored Chelsea’s only goal in a 1-0 victory over Barcelona in semi-final first leg. In the Round of 16, he netted Chelsea’s first goal that triggered a comeback 4-1 win over Napoli in the second leg. The other three in the list played in more attack-minded teams with a lot of creative players. After winning the trophy in 2005, Drogba was in another League Cup final two years later, facing up to one of his favourite opponents in Arsenal.Theo Walcott gave the Gunners an early lead with his first goal for the club before Drogba showed great composure to bring Chelsea level.The Ivorian then grabbed an 84th-minute winner for Mourinho’s side with a brilliant header from Arjen Robben’s cross.Explaining his brilliant record against Arsenal, against whom he scored 13 goals in 15 appearances, Drogba said in 2017: “I asked my son who’s your best football player in England. League Cup final 2008. Another FA Cup final at Wembley for Drogba to dominate?After winning the Premier League, Chelsea were heavy favourites to complete their first Double as they came up against relegated Portsmouth. A delicate free kick from around 25 yards gave Chelsea a first-half lead and made Drogba the first player to ever score in three League Cup finals, but that's as good as it got for the Blues.
Game on.The game was marred by a near-death experience for John Terry, whose dedication to win a header saw him feel the full force of Abou Diaby's boot, but Drogba again stepped up and ensured his captain's sacrifice was not in vain.The Ivorian leapt highest to meet a cross from Arjen Robben and fire Chelsea ahead with just six minutes remaining, and Terry made it a perfect day by getting discharged from hospital and coming back to the stadium to celebrate the victory. Drogba became the first player to score in three League Cup finals when he gave Chelsea the lead against Tottenham with a stunning free-kick. Incredibly, Drogba was on the scoresheet in each of those eight wins. 'I'm happy that he stays': Mats Hummels delighted at Borussia Dortmund's stance on Jadon Sancho after Michael Zorc insisted the winger will NOT be moving to Manchester United this summerSergio Aguero set to follow Manchester City team-mates to Portugal after they flew out for Champions League charge on Monday as star striker makes last-ditch bid to prove fitness following knee injuryNewcastle owner Mike Ashley 'is continuing dialogue with the Saudi consortium that walked away from £300m takeover bid and is personally trying to resolve the situation' amid Premier League silence Dan Lawrence ruled OUT of making England debut in second Test against Pakistan due to a family bereavement -clearing the path for Zak Crawley to return in place of Ben Stokes2005 CARLING CUP FINAL: Liverpool 2 Chelsea 3 (aet)2012 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL: Bayern Munich 1 Chelsea 1 (Chelsea won 4-3 on penalties)John Terry insists only trophies can turn this Chelsea crop...Chelsea players work on team bonding ahead of Capital One...Didier Drogba's son Isaac wants to follow in father's...Diego Costa knows he is a marked man... but Chelsea...Chelsea boss Frank Lampard stays positive despite Champions League exitOle Gunnar Solskjaer misses the fans at Old TraffordEuropa League Match Preview: Man United v F.C. He'd pretty much carried Chelsea all the way to the 2012 Champions League final, but even the most optimistic of fan knew he would need a miracle to lead them past It was his header which saw Chelsea pull level late on, but he threatened to spoil things by giving away a clumsy penalty. So crack open a beer, kick back and enjoy one of the most prolific of FA Cup final fishers. He is the only player to score in three League Cup finals, only player to score in four FA Cup finals and only player to score in both the finals in the same year.He is only behind Ian Rush in terms of total FA Cup final goals scored.The former Chelsea striker was often his team’s one-man attack and carried his team in the biggest of games. The Blues went on to win the final on penalties beating Bayern on their own patch, a feat that wouldn’t have been possible without Drogba’s big-game mentality. The Ivorian was part of ten finals, eight out of which Chelsea went on to win.