It wasn't the finish that brought back memories - it was the trademark celebration.
Isaac Drogba will be looking to follow his own path as he tries to carve a career for himself in the Italian fourth division, but he couldn't help creating parallels with his legendary father Didier after netting his first goal as a professional for Folgore Caratese this weekend.
It was simple enough, collecting a pass inside the six-yard box and smashing home from an angle - and out went the arms as he jabbed his hands in and out, just like dad used to do for Chelsea for so many years.