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Published 04:48 IST, November 6th 2019

Ajax - Chelsea UCL match; Twitter reacts to thrilling 4-4 scoreline

Twitter reacted after Chelsea's comeback in a thrilling 4-4 tie at the Stamford Bridge against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League group stage match on Tuesday

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Chelsea and Ajax played a thrilling football match on Tuesday evening, November 05, which ended 4-4 at fulltime. The Dutch side were reduced to nine men after the referee gave red cards to Joel Veltman and Daley Blind. Ajax were gifted an opener by Tammy Abraham's own goal, however, Jorginho scored a penalty two minutes later to make it 1-1. Quincy Promes, another own goal by goalkeeper Kepa and a Van de Beek goal gave the visitors a 4-1 lead at half-time. 

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Frank Lampard's side made a remarkable comeback in the second half via Azpilicuetta, another Jorginho penalty and a Reece James equaliser.

Football Twitter was not able to handle the excitement and the twists in the match and a lot to talk about. 

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03:36 IST, November 6th 2019