Drogba strike gives Blues half-time lead

Didier Drogba’s early goal gave Premiership champions Chelsea the half-time advantage against Charlton at Stamford Bridge.

Sat, 09 Sep, 2006 - 16:53
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Didier Drogba’s early goal gave Premiership champions Chelsea the half-time advantage against Charlton at Stamford Bridge.

The Ivory Coast international, partnering Andriy Shevchenko, jabbed the ball home left-footed in the sixth minute after a Frank Lampard corner.

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