Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in penalty shootout

Sun., May 20, 2012

Didier Drogba scored the decisive goal in the shootout and Chelsea beat host Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a dramatic 1-1 draw Saturday. Drogba sent goalkeeper Manuel Neuer the wrong way in front of massed Bayern fans in their home Allianz Arena. Bayern’s Bastian Schweinsteiger missed the previous penalty, hitting the goalpost. The shootout was needed after Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech saved Arjen Robben’s spot-kick early in extra time. It was awarded for a foul by Chelsea’s talismanic forward Drogba, whose 88th-minute header tied it. Chelsea got its first Champions League title, four years after losing in a shootout to Manchester United. – Associated Press

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.

Chelsea beat Bayern Munich in penalty shootout

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

Updated: Mark Few's loyalty, pedigree pay off with admittance to basketball's most exclusive club | Dave Boling

Updated: On Day 3 of WSU spring ball, WR Daniel Blood keeps establishing himself and defense snags several more picks

Updated: Eastern Washington running back trio makes most of spring practice