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NUMBER 1 – CHELSEA VS BAYERN MUNICH – CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2012
Was there ever any doubt that this would be number one on this list? Of course not. Who can forget? That shambolic season under Andre Villas-Boas, transformed into a blue heaven, a Chelsea dream land, thanks to Roberto Di Matteo and the efforts of the boys who took the field against an intimidating Bayern Munich side, IN Munich, in Bayern’s Allianz Arena. After Bayern took the lead with 8 minutes remaining, many fans were having flashbacks to that cold, rainy, miserable day in Moscow in 2008. But after Fernando Torres wins a corner, and Juan Mata swings in a cross, who else but Dider Drogba rose to meet the ball with a thunderous header, and catapulted Chelsea right back in to the game. Bayern Munich got themselves a penalty, and up stepped former Chelsea man Arjen Robben, who had taunted the Chelsea fans after Bayerns opening goal, and as fate would have it, the Dutchman could not beat Petr Cech with the spot-kick, it was well and truly “on” for Chelsea. Penalties, every Englishman dreads them, and this was no exception, tensions were high, and after a thrilling shoot-out, it came down to one kick, “And Chelsea, are one kick away! But thats what they were in Moscow!” announced Martin Tyler. But moments later, a much more memorable shout was heard from the commentator, the words rang throughout the ears of Chelsea fans all over the world; “He’s done it.” Everyone in Chelsea blue felt a chill down the spine, as they realised that finally, after so long of being the club who had come closer than anybody else without success; all of the blood, sweat, and tears, had paid off. Chelsea were the Champions of Europe.. but, the Germans never lose on penalties? Well, on this occasion, as Ashley Cole so wonderfully put it; “They do now.”
Jordon Ledbury – @Ledds6
