UEFA Champions League, Group H: Late Goal Carries Chelsea Past Ajax; Lille And Valencia Draw In France

Two contests in Group H of the UEFA Champions League were played on Wednesday.

At Amsterdam, Netherlands:

Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal of the match in minute #86 (that him celebrating here after scoring) as Chelsea knocked off Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 on the road.

UEFA/Getty Images photo by Lukas Schulze

At Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France:

Jonathan Ikone's equalizer at the death (90'+5; that's him celebrating after scoring) carried LOSC Lille Metropole to a 1-1 home draw with Valencia.

Denis Cheryshev tallied for the Oranges in the 63rd minute.

AFP/Getty Images photo by Francois Lo Presti


Group H Standings:

1. Chelsea (GP: 3; GD: +1; PTS: 6)
2. Ajax Amsterdam (GP: 3; GD: +5; PTS: 6)
3. Valencia (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 4)
4. LOSC Lille Metropole (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  Chelsea defeated Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 on the road for all three points from their encounter on Wednesday.