Chelsea Makes History with Tremendous Victory Over Ajax
A remarkable night at Stamford Bridge witnessed footballing history as Chelsea demolished Ajax 5-1, with three teenagers finding the net in a single Champions League match for the first time ever, reports BritPanorama.
The Blues’ young stars shone brightly on Wednesday evening, delivering a performance that will be remembered as a milestone moment in European competition. Nineteen-year-old Marc Guiu and 18-year-olds Estevao Willian and Tyrique George all etched their names into the record books with goals in the comprehensive victory.
The scoring began just 77 seconds after Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor received his marching orders for a reckless, high challenge, which left his team with ten men. Guiu capitalised on the numerical advantage to net Chelsea’s opener, briefly claiming the distinction of being the club’s youngest ever Champions League scorer.
This record lasted merely 33 minutes before Estevao Willian surpassed it by converting from the penalty spot to extend Chelsea’s lead. The Brazilian’s goal came amidst a chaotic first half featuring three spot-kicks, with Enzo Fernandez also scoring from twelve yards for Chelsea, while Wout Weghorst netted Ajax’s only goal before the break.
Tyrique George completed the teenage triumvirate just three minutes after entering the pitch as a half-time substitute, firing home from inside the penalty area. Ajax’s defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed as they conceded three penalties and struggled to contain Chelsea’s onslaught.
Weghorst’s clumsy challenge on Fernandez allowed the Argentine midfielder to convert from the spot after the former Manchester United forward scored himself earlier from the penalty mark. The visitors’ misery was compounded when Youri Baas needlessly stepped on Estevao’s foot, gifting the Brazilian teenager another penalty opportunity in the sixth minute of first-half stoppage time.
Moises Caicedo contributed with a spectacular long-range effort during the first-half onslaught, further amplifying the hosts’ dominance. By half-time, the match had effectively been settled, prompting Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to rotate his squad extensively in the second period.
Maersca withdrew key players including Caicedo, Fernandez, and Adarabioyo, completing all five permitted substitutions before the 65-minute mark. Among the replacements was 17-year-old midfielder Reggie Walsh, who became Chelsea’s youngest ever Champions League participant and the second youngest Englishman to feature in the competition after Jack Wilshere.
With this latest result, four-time European champions Ajax have now suffered defeat in all three of their Champions League fixtures this season, leaving them rooted to the foot of the standings, their winless streak extending to four matches across all competitions.
It’s a win that not only highlights Chelsea’s youthful exuberance but also acts as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of European football.
