Ajax fall to Chelsea on difficult night in London
Ajax have lost the away match against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday evening. The match in London ended 5-1.
Highlights Chelsea – Ajax
Ajax had to swallow a heavy defeat on English soil on Wednesday evening. Chelsea were too strong at home, winning 5-1. Kenneth Taylor received a red card early in the first half, when the score was still 0–0.
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