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Video: Drogba scores stunning 40-yard free kick in playoff victory

Didier Drogba scored a ridiculous 40-yard free kick to lead Phoenix Rising to the club's first ever playoff win.

Phoenix topped Portland Timbers II 3-0 on Friday night in the first round of the USL postseason.

It was Drogba's stunning set piece that opened the scoring in the 28th minute, giving Phoenix the first-half advantage at home.

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Stationed well away from goal, the former Chelsea star unleashed a rocket of a free kick that smashed off the goalkeeper and in to give Phoenix the 1-0 lead.

Drogba ended up playing 71 minutes before being substituted out of the match for Gladson Awako as Phoenix held on for the victory in what could have been Drogba's final match with the club.