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One of the best FA Cup Finals in recent history was kicked off in emphatic fashion with a record-breaking goal after just 25 seconds from Louis Saha.
Published On 30 May 2009
30 May 2009
As Chelsea responsed, the game was centered around the midfield battle.
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Chelsea started to dominate proceedings and Didier Drogba took advantage by heading in the equaliser.
Didier Drogba celebrates his equalising goal with his Chelsea team mates.
As both teams battled for a winning goal, the tension mounted.
Everton tried their hardest to find a winning goal but to no avail.
In the end it was Chelsea who found the winning goal. Frank Lampard hit a 25-yard strike into the back of the net.
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The game finished 2-1 in favour of Chelsea so they were crowned the 2009 FA Cup winners.
This is Guus Hiddink's last game in charge of Chelsea, as he returns to manage the Russian national team.
Guus Hiddink crowned a brilliant, yet short, tenure at Chelsea with their first trophy since 2007.