Chelsea’s youthful soul keeps them fighting through the chaos | Barney Ronay

Ajax were majestic and fearless – even with nine men – but Chelsea’s comeback shows something is stirring

Kids, huh? Midway through the second half on a chilly, boisterous, increasingly wild night at Stamford Bridge this game simply fell apart.

Best perhaps just to stick to the numbers. With 62 minutes gone Ajax had no fans, 11 players and a three‑goal lead. With 71 minutes gone Ajax had nine players and no lead. They still had no fans. Chelsea had scored two own goals and two penalties. Chelsea had played four at the back (terribly) and then three at the back (progressively). And the score, somehow, was 4-4; as it would stay, somehow, until the end.

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