KOLKATA (India): Chelsea fought back from 4-1 down to salvage a 4-4 draw against nine-man Ajax as a memorable night at Stamford Bridge left both sides with work to do to reach the last 16 of Champions League.
Eight goals, two more disallowed and a pair of red cards featured throughout a breathless evening under the lights.
It was 1-1 after just five minutes as Tammy Abraham turned into his own net before Jorginho slotted in the first of two converted penalties, though Ajax then took control and led at half-time after further goals from Quincy Promes and another own goal by Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Donny van de Beek then made it 4-1 and seemingly put the group game to bed but Frank Lampard’s side refused to be beaten.
Three goals in 11 minutes clawed us level as full-backs Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James netted either side of a Jorginho spot-kick.
Everyone thought it will be one of the unlikeliest of comebacks when the skipper found the back of the net again late on.
However, the officials ruled that one out, as they had earlier in the game, for an Abraham handball to curtail some jubilant celebrations.
Nevertheless, the result keeps our Champions League destiny in our own hands
