MUNICH, Germany -- When Didier Drogba completed Chelseas quest for a Champions League title on Saturday, he did it in his unique way as a true diva of world football. Drogba scored the decisive penalty to defeat Bayern Munich in the shootout, after earning Chelsea an unlikely reprieve with an 88th-minute headed goal to level at 1-1 in a match dominated by a German side that made its home stadium advantage count. The 34-year-old talismans typically theatrical performance heaped extra plotlines on the story of Chelseas remarkable Champions League season, which has played out at an operatic intensity since losing 3-1 to Napoli in a last 16, first-leg match in February. The clubs Russian owner Roman Abramovich -- whose craving for a Champions League title since 2003 is routinely described as a holy grail -- soon responded by firing coach Andre Villas-Boas and promoting assistant Roberto di Matteo, albeit with just an interim tag. Di Matteo responded by masterminding a stirring comeback against Napoli, defeat of Benfica and the epic rearguard action to eliminate Barcelona in the semifinals. "The way we turned things around against Napoli, Barcelona, I think we deserve this trophy," Drogba said. "The last kick of the season and what a way to do it now." Abramovich now has the fascinating decision of whether to reward Di Matteo by entrusting his billion-dollar investment to the 41-year-old Italian on a permanent basis. "Football, like life, is unpredictable and crazy," Di Matteo said. "Nobody could have predicted the last three months. To finish like this is incredible. Whatever the future holds for me, Id be happy." Abramovich might consider how the interim coach helped protect the clubs business plan. Victory Saturday sealed Chelseas last remaining route, as title holder, into next seasons competition and retaining the elite status and finances that follow. The owner, who clapped and sang along as one of the fans anthems, "The Liquidator," pounded the Allianz Arena sound system close to midnight, must also decide what contract to offer Drogba after his current deal expires next month.. For this final was billed as possibly Drogbas final game for the club after eight years of exceptional service in west London. "We cant take decisions on moments like this, on emotions," the Ivory Coast forward said. As against Barcelona, on Saturday Drogba led the attack alone as Chelsea was starved of possession, drew fouls where he could and came alive at the merest hint of a chance to score. For good measure, he conceded the extra-time penalty which his former Chelsea teammate Arjen Robben then struck too close to Petr Cech, helping the outstanding Czech goalkeeper earn best supporting actor honours. "When we have this guy in goal you have to believe," Drogba said. Cech, who was exceptional in Barcelona, saved Robbens powerful 21st-minute shot, deflecting the ball on to his right post and handled perfectly when any Bayern effort breached the wall of defensive bodies in front of him that has been a trademark of Chelseas campaign. "They played the way they can at the moment. They fought, they played well defensively. They deserved it," Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes said. When Bayern led 3-2 in the shootout, after Juan Matas opening kick was saved by German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Cech dived to his left to palm away substitute Ivica Olics attempt. After Ashley Cole, who also had an excellent match, levelled the shootout, Bayerns signature player, Bastian Schweinsteiger stepped up. Schweinsteiger had scored the winning goal in the semifinals shootout against Real Madrid -- extending the clubs run of never losing on penalties in European competition -- but pushed his shot on to the left post, then covered his face with his shirt. Drogba stepped up, placed his kick in the bottom right corner as Neuer dived left, and wheeled away to hug Cech and await the adulation of their onrushing teammates. He succeeded where his captain John Terry, who was suspended for Saturdays finale, failed in missing the fifth penalty in a shootout four years ago that allowed Manchester United to win an all-English final. That defeat in Moscow fuelled the legend of Abramovichs craving to win, and his players desire for redemption in probably their last shot at the trophy. Chelseas quest looked hopeless for much of the game, and certainly after Thomas Mueller broke dogged resistance with a header past Cech in the 83rd minute. Muellers goal sparked delirious celebrations among the Bayern players and fans who believed they were destined to win their home final. They underestimated Chelseas admirable resolve, and five minutes later Drogba soared to score with a header from Matas corner. Yet Drogbas taste for the dramatic flared up in the third minute of extra time, as he clipped Franck Riberys heels in the penalty area, ending the Frenchmans night through injury. Referee Pedro Proencas decision to point to the spot seemed to stun the Bayern fans, and their anxiety was well founded. Robben fired low to Cechs left, and the Czech keeper blocked with his arm and body, then reached across to collect the loose ball. Bayern came agonizingly close in the 108th, when substitute Olic slipped the ball across the goalmouth but teammate Daniel van Buyten failed to anticipate the simple tap-in. But Chelsea would not be denied, as Drogba recalled the Moscow heartbreak, and four other semifinal defeats. "Always so close and so far, and today the cup is going to Stamford Bridge, and this is the best ever," Drogba said. nfl jerseys china . 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"The actions didnt work out as Id imagined they would. You have to cope with it, were human," Bauman said. "My confidence isnt affected. Sure, its a (bad) situation but ... we have to stay calm, shouldnt go crazy." Baumann redeemed himself somewhat with a good save in a one-on-one with Ivo Ilicevic late on, before both Freiburg and Hamburg players consoled the goalkeeper after the match. "They told me they were sorry for me. Lasogga and Beister are good sorts. It was nice of them," Baumann said of his former Germany under-21 teammates. Freiburg coach Christian Streich said hed speak with the goalkeeper on Monday. "Ive experienced many things in the last few weeks that Ive never before experienced in football," Streich said. Freiburg remains second from bottom, one of two sides yet to win after 10 rounds of the Bundesliga. Hamburg climbs to 12th after two wins and two draws since Bert van Marwijk was apppointed coach.dddddddddddd "We deserved to win. 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