Gunner for life, shockerhess and Blues brother, FreemanZAR, take a look at the respective EmiratesFACup finals won by Arsenal and ChelseaFC in the 21st Century | IOLsport
JOHANNESBURG - Arsenal and Chelsea - the Gunners and the Blues - are the two most successful clubs in the FA Cup since the turn of the century.
It was perhaps fitting then that it would be a legendary player - albeit an icon of the Blues - that would have the final say at one of the most hollowed of sporting grounds before it was torn down and rebuilt. In stepped that man, Roberto di Matteo, to capitalise on the fumble of Villa’s keeper David James and score the only goal of the match in the 73th minute.
But this was a Chelsea side forged by victory, and despite the sudden fright of the start, they kept plugging away at the Evertonian defence. In the 21st minute, it was Drogba who rose above the Toffees’ in the box, perfectly placing a powerful header into their net to draw the scoreline. Lampard then unleashed a trademark strike in the 72nd minute with his left foot, from way outside the box, to power Chelsea to their fifth cup title.
The actual final score 1-0, but if every chance that had touched the woodwork had gone in, more like 7-0.If we are honest, the 2012 final was a dress rehearsal for the Blues as they prepared for the Uefa Champions League final against Bayern Munich a fortnight later on May 19.
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