Football
Chelsea draw nine-man Ajax in 8 goal thriller
Chelsea came back from 4-1 down to draw a Champions League thriller against an Ajax side who had two men sent off.
Chelsea came back from 4-1 down to draw a Champions League thriller against an Ajax side who had two men sent off.
Tammy Abraham scored an early own goal, Jorginho equalised with a penalty but Quincy Promes then headed Ajax ahead.
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s own goal and Donny van de Beek’s low strike gave Ajax a three-goal lead at Stamford Bridge.
READ ALSO: Iheanacho Nominated For Leicester City Award
Cesar Azpilicueta pulled one back, Ajax had Daley Blind and Joel Veltman sent off before Jorginho’s second penalty and Reece James’ effort made it 4-4.
Chelsea thought they had grabbed a sensational victory when Azpilicueta smashed a loose ball into the net but the goal was ruled out after a video assistant referee review showed the ball had struck Abraham’s arm before falling for the Blues captain.
It leaves three teams on seven points in Group H, with Ajax moving top on goal difference, Chelsea second and Valencia third after they beat Lille 4-1 in Spain.
