Matchday 3 group H which took place on last Wednesday at Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam had to end very painful for the host, Ajax Amsterdam. They had to concede only 4 minutes before the match ended by Michy Batshuayi. The Belgian Chelsea player who dropped in as a substitute received Pulicic’s assis to break down the Ajax goal guarded by Onana.
Striker Ajax Quincy Promes told reporters after the match as reported by UEFA.com by saying: “We can’t control the ball for too long. We didn’t really create too many chances. And, of course, it hurts to concede so late at the game. ” Promises seemed to represent his friends about a goal in the last minute that was so painful. Promising itself in the first round could make a goal against Chelsea but the goal was canceled by VAR because it was first off side.
Chelsea’s victory was their most impressive away performance. Winning 3 full points from Amsterdam puts them in second place behind Ajax with 6 points. Having the same points as Ajax but Chelsea lost to goal difference. For Ajax this result was their first defeat in the Champions League group stage in ten matches. This result is also their first defeat in the competition since last May. Of course, a thorough evaluation is needed for coach Erik Ten Hag in facing the next match on Matchday 4 Champions League.
Erik Ten Hag’s care team despite mastering the game in the game that night but of the 9 chance shots on goal Chelsea only 2 shots on target. Unlike Chelsea, they have 16 chances to shoot at Ajax. There are only 4 shots on target and one of them is a goal. On matchday 4 it was Ajax’s turn to visit London’s Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. A thrilling visit for them because it is very decisive for the top of Group H standings. Those who win in this fight are entitled to first place in the standings.
After the match, Frank Lampard, Chelsea manager gave a statement: “We respect Ajax. That’s how we should be. What is great right now is the desire to win and I think we are in the right direction. Signs are good. Five wins in a row “According to can be dangerous. Six wins can be even more dangerous. I have just started working. I know there are qualities in this squad. Therefore I believe in them.”
Lampard felt proud of his team because of their very encouraging performance. The match that night was the 6th consecutive victory for Chelsea since the end of September for all competitions. Lampard’s pride was further amazed by the extraordinary appearance of young Chelsea talents shown by them such as Tammy Abaraham, Callum Hudson Odoi and Mason Mount. Playing in the Champions League is a very valuable experience for them.
Congratulations to Frank Lampard for bringing Chelsea to a valuable victory at the Johan Cruijff Arena Amsterdam by relying on young players who are amazing.
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