But it is difficult to say if, without that arbitration, Barcelona would have been eliminated or not.'. 'We will never know. ", Topics: John Obi Mikel, Chelsea, Football, Barcelona, Champions League. 'The good thing was that Isaac came to me and said, "It's not right what you did, Dad, you should have had more penalties but it's not right to do that to referees". Few believed a struggling Chelsea side would go to the Nou Camp and get anything out of their semi-final. This weekend, Ovrebo spoke to the Spanish press about the game: 'It was not my best day, really. 'They were handball situations. The tension was already bubbling inside Stamford Bridge before Iniesta's strike hit the back of the Chelsea net. And especially in a week when he has admitted that night in Stamford Bridge was not his best. 'My son was watching with his friends from school and I was embarrassed by my behaviour,' he said. The soon-to-be-furious Drogba was then the victim of a failed appeal after appearing to be held back by Eric Abidal. Chelsea fans still despise the infamous official, who was the subject of Didier Drogba’s “Are you watching this? Furthermore, Drogba's complicated family life meant that he … The Blues had drawn 0-0 at the Nou Camp and knew victory on home soil would take them into the final. I don't take them seriously, although sometimes I wonder about the people who send them," Ovrebo told The Times per ESPN. Former Le Mans coach Marc Westerloppe later remarked that "it took Didier four years to be capable of training every day and playing every week". He's 8 and plays for Chelsea Under 9s, but is very different to me. "Just yesterday I got an email from a Chelsea fan saying he wanted to kill me and my family. How could they when fans still fume about decisions made by referee Tom Henning Ovrebo? Drogba chased the referee around the pitch after the final whistle over the decisions. Not that the decisions only went against Chelsea. Live La Liga Football Ovrebo … 'I was responsible for the decisions that were made and we can argue that, if I had taken others, maybe Chelsea would have qualified for the final. That, in part, came because of some embarrassing feedback from his son. You have to imagine he did not chase his dad around the room telling him it was a 'disgrace'. Barcelona’s Lionel Messi hit the bar while Robben was foiled by Cech – after some gamesmanship from Mikel. The 2008 runners-up, who drew the first leg at the Nou Camp 0-0, had four penalty appeals turned down much to the shock of striker Didier Drogba. However, with Mbappe on stage to receive an award for finishing sixth in the overall Ballon D’Or rankings, former Chelsea striker Drogba decided the time was right to fulfil the long-standing request. ... Chelsea react to Didier Drogba’s winning penalty. Andres Iniesta scored an equaliser in stoppage time and it saw the game end 1-1 with Barcelona advancing on away goals. He's really calm.'. Drogba's reaction earned him a five-match ban from UEFA while Jose Bosingwa was given three games. They went through courtesy of a Ramires wonder goal and a redemptive strike for Fernando Torres, his injury time goal sending commentator Gary Neville into a minor meltdown on live television. Published: 11:19 BST, 19 February 2018 | Updated: 13:09 BST, 19 February 2018. ", @media (max-width:767px){.css-4n1las{display:none;}}More Like This@media (min-width:768px){.css-1s8mc50{display:none;}}More Like This. It seemed to have sent Barcelona to the quarter-finals until a late John Terry header put Jose Mourinho's side through. Over the course of the game they had four different appeals for a penalty turned down, with one in particular - a handball by defender Gerard Pique - the most egregious of the lot. Kristan Heneage. It’s a disgrace. Barcelona had reason to be aggrieved after Abidal was dismissed in the 65th minute for an innocuous tangle with Nicolas Anelka. Flaurent Malouda and Drogba had two penalty shouts in the first half and two handballs in the second were overlooked. The comments below have not been moderated. The Ivorian striker later revealed that his son was unhappy with his actions after the game, The dejected Chelsea players stand on the pitch as the semi-final slipped away from them, Drogba had to be dragged away from the camera by Guus Hiddink and Paul Clement. 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In an exclusive column for Goal.com, the former Blues and Netherlands star also explains why Di Matteo should be made permanent manager and that Xavi That discussion will continue eternally. Iniesta's goal was not the last moment of drama in the match. It's easy to forget that Chelsea went through in this tie because the game has been defined by a stunning toe-poke from Ronaldinho. Tables were being smashed. But those mistakes can be committed by a referee... and sometimes a player or a coach. Turns out he's difficult to stop, red card challenge or not. Andres Iniesta scored an equaliser in stoppage time and it saw the game end 1-1 with Barcelona advancing on away goals. "In a strange way, I was actually satisfied with the way we all managed to keep calm in a tense situation. This primarily focused on an apparent knock to manager Guus Hiddink as Barcelona celebrated the goal that would take them to the final — and be key to Pep Guardiola picking up a treble in his first season as a manager. "Mind you, one could say that was normal after that Chelsea team lost games! Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. FORMER Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed the 'chaos' which ensued after the Blues' controversial Champions League semi-final exit to Barcelona in 2009. Get all the latest news, videos and ticket information as well as player profiles and information about Stamford Bridge, the home of the Blues. 'I told him never to do what I did. Michael Ballack screams at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after a questionable call in 2009, Chelsea's Didier Drogba infamously labelled the game as a 'f***ing disgrace' live on television, The Ivorian striker ended up screaming down the camera lens at the end of the match, The game started brilliantly for Chelsea - Michael Essien scored a wonder strike from range. Barcelona won the second leg of the semi-final tie on away goals thanks to a late strike by Andres Iniesta, but the match will always be remembered for Ovrebo's appalling officiating. "I still get a few death threats, but they go straight into the garbage box. ': Gary Lineker piles in after Jose Mourinho is axed by... European football is at war after 12 clubs signed up to a breakaway Super League. Florent Malouda seemed to have been taken down by Dani Alves inside the box. Petr Cech can only dive in vain as Iniesta's rocket flies past him during added time in 2009. "Drogba lost it on the pitch and then it just carried on from there. Chelsea's 2009 clash with Barcelona is still infamous for FOUR rejected penalty shouts and Didier Drogba calling the referee a 'f****** disgrace' Chelsea take on Barcelona … As it was a cup final, Drogba obviously came in clutch as he led Chelsea to Community Shield glory at Arsenal 's expense in 2005. "Everyone who knows the laws of the game knows I should have done things differently, but that's the life of a referee. ", He added: "On the pitch I did my best. One of those came after Iniesta's equaliser and in the game's dying embers. Ovrebo indicated there had been a foul but that it took place outside of the area, giving a free-kick instead. I can't be proud of that performance. A committed defensive performance, punctuated by the Ivorian's breakaway goal just before halftime, secured the hosts a slim advantage ahead of the Ca Replays showed that Abidal did have hold of Drogba's shirt, but I … Michael Ballack and captain John Terry could be seen shouting at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo on the pitch but weren't hit with sanctions. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Chelsea were fined £85,000 for improper conduct on the part of their players and fans. Chelsea FC 1-0 FC Barcelona Didier Drogba's goal in first-half added time separated the sides as Alexis Sánchez and Pedro Rodríguez hit the woodwork for the holders. Welcome to the official Chelsea FC website. Roberto Firmino, Didier Drogba, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo all figure on Thiago Silva’s list of toughest opponents, with the Chelsea defender piecing together a top 10 of fearsome foes. Browse the online shop for Chelsea FC products and merchandise. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It says a lot about Chelsea's 2009 Champions League semi-final against Barcelona that no-one still speaks about Andres Iniesta's dramatic and brilliant late equalising goal. Others also contributed to a poisonous atmosphere. Barcelona had much of the possession and most of the chances, but Didier Drogba was the only man to score as Chelsea won the first leg, 1-0 Follow @SBNationSoccer Mikel recalled to The Athletic: "It was chaos in the tunnel and the dressing room afterwards. Photograph: Tom … Øvrebø has admitted he is still the subject of abuse from Chelsea fans. Andres Iniesta runs off after scoring his dramatic and brilliant late goal for Barcelona, Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Alex, Terry, Ashley Cole, Lampard, Essien, Ballack, Anelka, Drogba (Belletti 72), Malouda, Subs Not Used: Hilario, Ivanovic, Di Santo, Mikel, Kalou, Mancienne, Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Toure, Pique, Abidal, Busquets (Bojan 85), Xavi, Keita, Messi, Eto'o (Sylvinho 90), Iniesta (Gudjohnsen 90), Subs Not Used: Pinto, Caceres, Hleb, Pedro. At the final whistle, Ovrebo was surrounded by angry Chelsea players with Didier Drogba and Jose Boswinga subsequently banned by UEFA for their behaviour. This game was most notable as Lionel Messi's first game in England. Chelsea distanced themselves from these threats. Michael Ballack smacked a volley towards goal that was blocked by Samuel Eto'o, but it seemed to strike his arm. As Drogba entered the area, Eric Abidal caught him … I met Drogba and some of the lawyers from Chelsea. Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o rage at doctors as Chelsea get £70m transfer boost. Didier Drogba scored late in the first half and Chelsea mixed luck with resolute defence to keep free-scoring Lionel Messi in check and defeat holders Barcelona 1-0 … Ovrebo admitted in 2018 that he made a number of mistakes in the game - but sadly revealed he still receives death threats over it. Drogba winner hands Blues control over Barca in semi-final Didier Drogba fired a crucial winner as Chelsea shocked Barcelona with a 1-0 triumph … Last updated 10:32 AM, Wednesday March 24 2021 GMT. By. 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May or may not do a decent impression of Jamie Carragher. 6 Julian Nagelsmann and Brendan Rodgers are the bookies' early favourites to  replace Jose Mourinho after his... 'The first Super League manager to lose his job! In a moment that has now gone down in football history, Didier Drogba told TV cameras the result and refereeing was a 'f***ing disgrace'. ‘Ten years ago after Chelsea vs Barcelona, a child came to me and wanted to take a picture,’ said the former Blues striker. When Drogba finished school he moved to the city Le Mans to study accountancy at university and he had to change clubs, becoming an apprentice at Ligue 2 club Le Mans. Didier Drogba's against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge in 2012, a goal that would play a decisive role in Chelsea 's Champions League triumph that … It was a hammer blow to Chelsea and there were subsequent angry scenes on the touchline. 'Some days you're not at the level you should be. "Bottles, things flying everywhere. So a game that featured two long range scorchers — Michael Essien the other scorer — has become defined by scenes like Didier Drogba screaming 'it is a f****** disgrace' down the camera at full-time. He collided with Yaya Toure in the box but the penalty was not given after the Ivorian midfielder seemed to take the ball and not his compatriot. Drogba … Barcelona Final Score, 2012 UEFA Champions League: Didier Drogba Fires Blues To Victory By Kim McCauley @lgbtqfc Apr 18, 2012, 4:40pm EDT / new How Chelsea's infamous 2009 exit to Barcelona shaped Tom Henning Ovrebo's career as a referee. However, his first two years there were marred by injuries and he was physically struggling to cope with the training and match schedule. A Michael Essien goal put them ahead, but they'd end up having four different penalty appeals turned down. Drogba had also given away a penalty in the 2nd leg against Barcelona, which Lionel Messi had missed, and this time former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben failed to find the net, with Petr Čech keeping out the Dutchman's effort. The 18-year-old completely ran the show, to the extent that Asier Del Horno decided the only way to stop him was to completely take him out. Everyone was shouting and screaming. I judged them on the pitch and I think it is not interesting to know what I think of those actions once judged, although I understand that people think differently to the decisions I made at the time. Just a few minutes later, Didier Drogba brought a long ball down as he broke in behind the Barcelona defense. Then came Iniesta's strike. Chelsea later claimed their first win of the month courtesy of a free-kick routine finished by Drogba nine minutes from time away at Middlesbrough one week later to give them a vital 0–1 win. “It wasn’t my best day, really,” said referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after his performance in Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona in 2009. All the latest news from around Stamford Bridge following the Premier League's announcement to suspend the competition even further amid the coronavirus outbreak. Drogba was subsequently banned for three matches, while Bosingwa was banned for two matches. Another followed soon after. Drogba talking trash after the game - Chelsea Vs Barcelna (2009-05-06) I shouldn't have to apologise as mistakes are part of the game. Droba seemed to agree that the referee had not performed, running onto the field to begin that famous tirade. GUUS HIDDINK thought Chelsea's 2009 Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona might have been fixed - even though the referee owned up to … At the end of September 2004, Chelsea were still occupying second place, two points behind Arsenal. Chelsea's Didier Drogba, wearing flip-flops like an angry holidaymaker, shouts at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after Chelsea's Champions League semi-final second leg tie against Barcelona. Is this the first trailer for the controversial European Super League? Didier Drogba has been handed a six-game European ban – the last two of which are suspended for two years – following his behaviour after Chelsea's Champions League semi … Daniel is a journalist for SPORTbible and he has previous experience with Manchester United. He has spoken to some of the biggest names in sport including Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch, WWE COO Triple H and WWE legend The Undertaker. I made decisions and they were not the best. 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