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Bayern Munich Vs. Chelsea, 2012 UEFA Champions League Final: Drogba Equalizes in the 88th Minute

Potential hero Thomas Muller was subbed out of the match shortly after putting Bayern in front. Daniel van Buyten entered the match in a clear defensive move by Jupp Heynckes. It didn’t work.

Chelsea earned a corner in the 88th minute, and poor marking from Bayern allowed Didier Drogba to cut right in to the box and send a powerful header past Manuel Neuer. Wow, what can you say about the resilience of this Chelsea side and extra time is now staring us right in the face.

What a stunning turn of events as Bayern looked ready to lift the trophy. The looks on the Bayern supporters’ faces are priceless at the moment.

We' ll have live coverage and updates throughout the game in our 2012 UEFA Champions League Final StoryStream. For more on Bayern, head over to Bayern Munich blog Bavarian Football Works. For more on the Blues, check out Chelsea FC blog We Ain't Got No History. For more on the entire world of football, follow @SBNationSoccer on twitter.

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