Source: Telegraph
Didier Drogba admits luck played a part in victory over Hull City
Drogba scored twice after Stephen Hunt had given Hull the lead in the first half at Stamford Bridge.
The 0-0 draw that Hull achieved in February led to the departure of Luiz Felipe Scolari last season. When Hunt fired the Tigers ahead, the visiting fans taunted Ancelotti that he wouldn't last long either.
Related ArticlesDrogba double breaks Hull resistancePremier League photos'Chelsea to bid £42m for Aguero'Ancelotti brings Milan masterclass to ChelseaChelsea v Hull City match previewAnelka ready for new dealDrogba's first strike was a stunning free kick while the second arrived in the second minute of added-on time, his cross floating over Hull keeper Boaz Myhill from an acute angle.
"It was a cross but the intention was always good," Drogba said.
"We had a difficult second-half, we could have scored a lot of goals today but we were unlucky," he added. "It's good to win, even if it was difficult, but it's always good to win the first game.
"The belief is strong as always. I think today we showed it, we fight until the end of the game. We were lucky to score but the desire is there."
Chelsea, who finished third last season, squandered numerous second-half chances as Hull threatened to take at least a point from Stamford Bridge for the second successive season before Drogba's late intervention.