Didier Drogba made amends for his infamous outburst to repair "broken" Chelsea's Barclays Premier League mission, with a timely goal in today's win at Middlesbrough.

The points were clinched by Brazilian defender Alex's 57th-minute thunderbolt, just as the Teessiders were threatening to force their way back into the game.
Mido made come back from injury and played from the start. The Egyptian had a big chance to score from a powerful header Mido might already have dragged his side back level on 17 minutes when he headed towards goal from Gary O'Neil's right-wing cross - but Cech saved at the second attempt.

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Clear-cut chances were a rarity despite impressive displays from O'Neil and Tuncay Sanli as they attempted to support the lone front man.


Alex, deputising for Terry, found Mido a handful in the air - but the Blues otherwise defended manfully as Boro delivered a series of balls into the box.


Mido forced a solid save from Cech with a glancing 49th-minute header from Stewart Downing's cross - and the England midfielder was appealing in vain for a penalty soon afterwards when his cross was blocked by Mikel John Obi, who swiftly indicated the ball had hit his chest.

It should be noted that Middlesboro failed to win any matches since their home win against Birmingham City. The poor form of Mido and Shawky's side put them now in the 17th spot in te table.







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