The football world can now catch its collective breath.
Chelsea and Ajax treated viewers and supporters to a frenzied affair on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. There were stunning goals, two swift sending offs, and a pair of penalties in a hysterical 4-4 draw that now enters the annals of the continental competition.
Here’s a look at the 10 craziest moments, in chronological order, from an eventful evening in the English capital.
2′: Early own goal sets the tone
Tammy Abraham has been in spectacular form for Chelsea this season; the young Englishman is joint-second in Premier League scoring with nine tallies on the campaign thus far.
1-0 Promes!!!
pic.twitter.com/AOJQcafVft— AFC Ajax (Argentina) (@AFCAjax_ARG) November 5, 2019
So when he, of all people, sliced Quincy Promes‘ free-kick into his own net in just the second minute of play, it was the perfect indication that we were in for an interesting evening in west London. Heck of a finish, in fairness.
4′: Jorginho hits right back from the spot
Abraham’s own goal provided wackiness right off the bat, and with that out of the way, we could then foreshadow the refereeing controversy that would go on to underline …read more