Match Report
In the standings it was Chelsea U19 1st on 16 points, Ajax U19 15th on 10 — separated by 6. Ajax U19 had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 10th in the league over the last five rounds against 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 3.83/1.5 for Chelsea U19 and 4/2.67 for Ajax U19 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.08.
Chelsea U19 came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The match was played at Cobham Training Centre (capacity 1,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Chelsea U19 led 2-1 at the break, before 6 more goals closed it at 6-3.
Goal scorers
Chelsea U19: Ato Ampah (63'), Jesse Derry (3'), Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli (26'), Ato Ampah (74'), Genesis Antwi (79'), Charlie Holland (88') · Ajax U19: L. Messori (9'), Tyrese Teuwsen (84'), Jeshurun Simeon (90')
Key stats
Possession: Chelsea U19 59% · Ajax U19 41% · Total shots: 19-15 · On target: 12-8 · Corners: 5-3