Considering we were 4-1 down a draw is a great result. However against 9 for the last part of the game we definitely missed a great chance to win. If we can draw in Valencia we should be ok as long as we can beat Lille (although is by far a foregone conclusion). Last game Valencia play Ajax.

We got out of jail tonight against a good team, imo.

They were so lucky in their attempts. We got lucky with that 5 seconds of madness. 4-4 sounds about right [emoji16]

What a game. Only had the chance to hear the commentary on Radio5Live but if anyone can tell me where I can see the highlights I'd be very grateful.

Didn't even play the minimum of 4 minutes, am happy with the draw considering but the mood is still pretty neutral as the win was taken away and we had so many chances saved

Just now, Sindre said:

So are we first, second or third now?

Tied  first 

Hats off to Ajax. They fully deserved that point and deserved more. By far the better team until the ref lost his head. No way was that two reds but given that they were given we should have won it and we weren't good enough to do so. We didn't have the experience to take advantage.

The ref must have had a Cab waiting with the meter running lol. 

I don't want to see Alonso start another game, just play Azpilicueta there instead even if it completely nullifies the attack. 

Seriously though, f**k VAR.

1 minute ago, Sindre said:

So are we first, second or third now?

Tied first with Ajax but we would be first cause of head-to-head

Their goalkeeper was superb tonight. 

Keeps us top, win away at Valencia now hopefully! Absolutely love the Champions League. 

1 minute ago, Scott said:

Tied  first 

We're 2nd lets be honest, Ajax have to win their first two games and they've won the group, realistically we should've beat them in the last 20 minutes to go first. We have to rely on Ajax dropping points against Valencia and Lille, Lille have nothing to play for now so that's unlikely. 

Edit: Scratch that I've just checked the head to head, my bad, we are winning. 

Edited November 5, 20196 yr by Slojo

Just now, Frankie8Lampard said:

Tied first with Ajax but we would be first cause of head-to-head

What about Valencia then? They are also on 7 points and beat us at home.

Our head to head advantage over Ajax might prove decisive 

The one thing I have been struggling to understand with European competitions is why they blow before time is up and how they come up with time added on. It makes no sense. 

Oh well, a draw from where we were is good, but Valencia's win could mean that the next game is a knockout match, and it's made it even harder because we are away.

Our game against Valencia will be huge now.

we were very fortunate today I think and our defensive play was abysmal at times 

We struggled a bit mentally when Ajax went two men down. Lots of silly mistakes. Ajax played brilliantly with 9 men. they’re no mugs. They played well below their potential in the first leg. Finally, as others have asked, who wouldn’t have taken 4-4 when it was “game over” at 1-4?

WHAT A COMEBACK GUYS !!!! WHAT A GAME !!! Truly, Amsterdam are extremely good; Carried on playing with 9 men. Chelsea showing great character ... this would make rogers proud !

1 minute ago, Slojo said:

I don't want to see Alonso start another game, just play Azpilicueta there instead even if it completely nullifies the attack. 

Well ... Dave at left back nearly had two goals LOL

Basically we need to beat Valencia at Mestalla don't we? Because a draw they are ahead on head-to-head.

Amsterdam were dangerous throughout all game .... HArdest team for Chelsea this season so far. And arguably the best in europe atm !!

2 minutes ago, evissy said:

They were so lucky in their attempts. We got lucky with that 5 seconds of madness. 4-4 sounds about right

Sorry, what? How were they lucky. They were clinical

How come we started first in the group, drew with the team that were 2nd, and we are now 2nd and they are 1st ?

1 minute ago, loz said:

Hats off to Ajax. They fully deserved that point and deserved more. By far the better team until the ref lost his head. No way was that two reds but given that they were given we should have won it and we weren't good enough to do so. We didn't have the experience to take advantage.
 

Blind was definitely a second yellow card. The second yellow for the hand ball was extremely harsh but by the same token our 5th goal was chalked off by the bullsh*t new handball stuff. Overall it’s probably a fair result all things considered, still frustrating as I feel we could have won it at the end. Too many big chances missed throughout the whole game but that Bats one at the end was very poor. Middle of the goals, free strike, just put it either side and it’s a goal.

4-4 after being 4-1  down in the second the point is good. But vs 9 men it’s a shame that it couldn’t been all 3.

however before we start moaning about the lack of a winning goal that was a remarkable comeback to say the least, and it’s made for a great last 2 rounds in the group with 3 teams on 7 points. 

Carefree then 

Edited November 5, 20196 yr by General