Woody Wins Cup for Spurs

Jonathan Woodgate's headed goal in extra-time gave Spurs a 2-1 victory over holders Chelsea in the Carling Cup final.Spurs made the brighter start to the showpiece but wasted a host of chances before Didier Drogba, who sent a 25-yard free-kick narrowly wide on 33 minutes, made no mistake six minutes later, steering an effort around the wall to leave Paul Robinson flat-footed.

Drogba's goal saw him become the first player to score in three League Cup finals - but Spurs drew level on 70 minutes when the linesman spotted a handball by Wayne Bridge in the 18-yard box. Referee Mark Halsey pointed to the spot, and Dimitar Berbatov kept his cool to slide the spot-kick home. The goal sparked a concerted push for a winner by Juande Ramos' troops - but the Blues held firm to force an extra 30 minutes.

Spurs kept their momentum going in the extra period and took the lead on 94 minutes, when Jermaine Jenas floated a free-kick into the Chelsea box. Woodgate glanced the ball onto Cech's gloves and it rebounded off the Spurs defender's face and into the net. Robinson then pulled off good saves to deny Salomon Kalou and Joe Cole in the dying stages and secure glory for Ramos' heroes. Tottenham striker Robbie Keane described the outcome as a "dream come true".

He told Sky Sports 1: "Hopefully this is start of something special, hopefully we can kick on now. It's special for the fans."This was a massive test for us and it's unbelievable and a dream come true to come out as winners. I dreamt of this moment as kid and I'm speechless."

Matchwinner Woodgate said: "I don't really go up for corners but I took a chance and was able to get my head on it and luckily it went it."I think we were the best team and hopefully we can push on from this next year. Chelsea are a top side and they showed that today but we did it."

Ramos was "happy because the people (fans) are very happy" while captain Ledley King hailed the "spirit" of his side.
Chelsea boss Avram Grant felt his side were unlucky to lose the match but called on his players to regain focus for the challenges ahead.He told Sky Sports 1: "I think even in the second half Tottenham were not in the game and that we were the better side."The penalty put them back in the game and that turned the match. The second goal was from a set-piece so we are disappointed.

"I did not think it was a penalty. Wayne Bridge could not keep his hand behind his back when he was challenging for the ball and you saw it was not the referee who gave it but the linesman."It was always going to be close because cup finals are like this and it was not a great performance from both teams. We tried to score a goal and keep it tight but we lost."(Source: Sportinglife)