Guus Hiddink was handed the FA Cup as a going-away present as Chelsea recovered from conceding the fastest goal in final history to beat Everton 2-1.
The contest was 25 seconds old when Louis Saha found the net for the Merseysiders. Marouane Fellaini guided Michael Essien's weak clearance into the former Manchester United man's path and he met the ball perfectly, leaving Petr Cech with not a hope of keeping it out.
It was to be a high point for Everton though as Didier Drogba levelled with a powerful header from Florent Malouda`s cross. The Frenchman was allowed too much time and space to pick out his team-mate.
Frank Lampard's 20-yard strike just evaded the despairing dive of Tim Howard to win it 18 minutes from time. Lampard was assisted by a slight slip as he checked inside Phil Neville - allowing him a couple of extra seconds to get a sight of Everton's goal and he duly drilled home.
Chelsea were twice controversially denied a third, first when referee Howard Webb decided Malouda's effort had not crossed the line after crashing back off the crossbar when TV replays showed it had, then when the official booked Lampard for diving when Steven Pienaar had stuck out a leg for him to fall over.
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If only the MONEYMAN could still pressurize GUSS to keep watch on his team for another season, I am of the belief that Chelsea could have made it to the CL next season and also take the EPL TROPHY 2009/10. This is a true fact. I do not understand why Chelsea should be letting off good coaches when they are on their way to taking charge of good trophies that matters in Europe this day. What ever it is that has been causing this problem, I bind and cast In the Name of JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!! Secondly, I am not in support of Chelsea loosing DIDIER now, as he is and remains the king of that club till date. He has saved so many souls, healed so many wounds, healed so many hearts and in conclusion, I can him (AGBARA OF CHELSEA). A good brother from Africa. May nothing happen to you and my other good brother (ESSIEN) the (STONE OF CHELSEA). NO INJURIES SHALL BEFALL YOU GUYS AGAIN!!! ATLEST, at lest this trophy has consoled we fans for this bad refereeing season that caused us the CL trophy. We could have beaten MANCHESTER UNITED 3-1. This is a true fact. Kudos to all you CHELSEA FANS, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING A BETTER COACH NEXT SEASON, TILL THEN, LETS PRAY AND WATCH!!!!!!!!! (ONYEOMA AFRICA 00)!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
If only the MONEYMAN could still pressurize GUSS to keep watch on his team for another season, I am of the belief that Chelsea could have made it to the CL next season and also take the EPL TROPHY 2009/10. This is a true fact. I do not understand why Chelsea should be letting off good coaches when they are on their way to taking charge of good trophies that matters in Europe this day. What ever it is that has been causing this problem, I bind and cast In the Name of JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!! Secondly, I am not in support of Chelsea loosing DIDIER now, as he is and remains the king of that club till date. He has saved so many souls, healed so many wounds, healed so many hearts and in conclusion, I can him (AGBARA OF CHELSEA). A good brother from Africa. May nothing happen to you and my other good brother (ESSIEN) the (STONE OF CHELSEA). NO INJURIES SHALL BEFALL YOU GUYS AGAIN!!! ATLEST, at lest this trophy has consoled we fans for this bad refereeing season that caused us the CL trophy. We could have beaten MANCHESTER UNITED 3-1. This is a true fact. Kudos to all you CHELSEA FANS, WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING A BETTER COACH NEXT SEASON, TILL THEN, LETS PRAY AND WATCH!!!!!!!!! (ONYEOMA AFRICA 00)!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
UP CHELSEA
HOW I WISH HIDDICK WILL STAY THEN I WILL BE OPTIMIZED THAT NEXT SESSONS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS OURS
UP THE BLUES FOREVER
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