The first silverware of the season came on February 27, 2005. Chelsea faced Liverpool in the League Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The match was a tense, dramatic affair. Liverpool’s John Arne Riise scored a spectacular early volley, but Chelsea fought back. A Steven Gerrard own goal (a rare error from the Liverpool captain) levelled the scores. The game went into extra time, and with three minutes remaining, Didier Drogba rose to head home the winner from a corner. The 3-2 victory (after a late Liverpool goal) gave Mourinho his first trophy as Chelsea manager. It was the catalyst for belief.
Mourinho bolstered the squad with significant signings, including: chelsea 2004 05 season
Čech Ferreira - Terry - Carvalho - Gallas Makélélé Tiago Lampard Robben Duff Drogba The first silverware of the season came on February 27, 2005
A young Czech goalkeeper signed from Rennes who would go on to have a legendary campaign. Tactical Architecture: The 4-3-3 Revolution Liverpool’s John Arne Riise scored a spectacular early