Chelsea no take am easy at all for Champions League on Wednesday night as dem hammer Ajax 5-1 for one serious football show for Stamford Bridge. The match full of wahala and goals — red card, penalties, and young ballers wey shine like torchlight.
The drama start early as Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor chop red card after just 18 minutes. Na from that moment wahala begin, as Chelsea rush enter two-goal lead through Marc Guiu and Moises Caicedo.
Ajax try reply small with Wout Weghorst penalty goal, but before dem fit settle, Chelsea don collect back the game with two quick penalties — Enzo Fernandez and Estevao both score before halftime.
When second half start, Tyrique George waste no time as he score number five just three minutes after restart — confirm kill the match. Stamford Bridge turn party ground as the home fans enjoy every minute of the demolition.
TPB Verdict
After the 4-0 humiliation wey Ajax chop from Marseille last time, coach John Heitinga talk say him team still dey under construction. But tonight, Chelsea show say if dem dey build anything, the thing don collapse. Enzo Maresca go dey proud as e see how him boys take start the game with fire.
Yes, dem allow Ajax small hope after Weghorst score, but Chelsea quickly restore control. The manager go especially happy with the performance of wingers like Jamie Gittens and Estevao — both of them scatter Ajax defense like bread crumbs. The ball dey reach dem steady, and dem dey create wahala nonstop with dribbles and chances.
Because of the big scoreline, Reggie Walsh, Josh Acheampong, and Trevoh Chalobah fit collect some minutes, while key men like Caicedo and Fernandez rest small ahead of the packed winter fixtures.
Chelsea vs Ajax Highlights
17th Min – Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) Red Card: The Ajax captain dive into one reckless tackle on Facundo Buonanotte. VAR check am and referee no waste time show am red. Ajax don reduce to ten men.
18th Min – Marc Guiu Goal (Chelsea 1-0 Ajax): Straight after the red card, Chelsea strike. Fernandez and Buonanotte combine for one quick free-kick, cross enter box, Wesley Fofana nod am down for Guiu, and Guiu finish calm. 1-0.
27th Min – Moises Caicedo Goal (Chelsea 2-0 Ajax): Caicedo collect ball for edge of box, take one low shot wey deflect off Josip Sutalo enter net. Keeper no get chance. 2-0 Chelsea.
33rd Min – Wout Weghorst Penalty (Chelsea 2-1 Ajax): Small lifeline for Ajax. Tosin Adarabioyo step on Raul Moro foot, ref point penalty. Weghorst score am, even though keeper nearly save. 2-1.
45th Min – Enzo Fernandez Penalty (Chelsea 3-1 Ajax): Weghorst foul Fernandez inside Chelsea box, and the Argentinian calmly score from the spot. 3-1 before halftime.
51st Min – Estevao Penalty (Chelsea 4-1 Ajax): Another penalty for Chelsea after Youri Baas foul Estevao. This time Estevao take am himself — send keeper wrong way and blast am into top corner. First Champions League goal for the young Brazilian. 4-1.
48th Min – Tyrique George Goal (Chelsea 5-1 Ajax): Substitute George join the fun with one deflected shot wey deceive the keeper and enter net. 5-1 — pure dominance.
Man of the Match – Jamie Gittens
Plenty players deserve praise, but Jamie Gittens na the real standout. The ex-Borussia Dortmund winger finally show him worth, create five chances, complete three dribbles, and deliver one assist. Even though e no score, him performance sweet like honey. This one na confidence booster for am going forward.
Chelsea vs Ajax Match Stats
Possession: Chelsea 66% – 34% Ajax
Shots: Chelsea 22 – 2 Ajax
Shots on Target: Chelsea 10 – 1 Ajax
Corners: Chelsea 11 – 0 Ajax
Fouls: Chelsea 15 – 6 Ajax
What Next?
Chelsea go return to Premier League action on Saturday as dem go face Sunderland, hoping to extend their winning streak to five games. For Ajax, dem go try bounce back from this humiliation when dem meet FC Twente for Eredivisie on Sunday. The Dutch side need serious rebuilding after this heavy blow.
