Chelsea Defeats Bayern in Munich: Redlands Gripped by Penalties Drama

Update 3:42 p.m. Patrons at the Royal Falconer in Redlands witnessed two tense hours of soccer capped by whipsaw penalties drama Saturday afternoon that earned Chelsea FC, favorite team of the pub's late owner, its first-ever Champions League title.

Some of the people in the Falconer, anxious Bayern and Chelsea fans alike, found the decisive penalty shootout difficult to endure.

Bayern, playing on its home field in Munich, gained the early advantage, but Chelsea held their nerve and ultimately triumphed on a surgically placed spot-kick by Didier Drogba.

In Redlands, Bayern supporters who anticipated victory for fleeting moments felt the sudden sting of defeat, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with Chelsea fans who moments before could not bear to watch.

Chelsea supporters erupted in relief, glee and joy. Bayern supporters said they felt privileged to see a close match instead of a one-sided blowout.

Royal Falconer owner Richard Faulkner, who died in September 2010, was an avid supporter of Chelsea FC, and a few of his mementos are .

Update 1:32 p.m. Didier Drogba answers for Chelsea and it's 1-1 with 2 minutes regular time plus added time at least. Bayern 1-1 Chelsea. Falconer audience astounded.

Update 1:27 p.m. Thomas Muller's bouncing header beats Chelsea's keeper and it's Bayern 1-0 Chelsea.

Update 1:17 p.m. Less than 15 minutes regular time left, still 0-0, Bayern is attacking incessantly, Chelsea's still in with a shout, Royal Falconer audience is attentive and engaged.

Posted 12:42 p.m. Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben for Bayern Munich have looked dangerous, but Chelsea FC has kept it close and Salomon Kalou had one of the best shots of the half as it's 0-0 in Munich, broadcast live in Redlands at the Royal Falconer.