In a dramatic Champions League encounter in Baku, Premier League giants Chelsea were held 2-2 by Azerbaijani powerhouse FK Qarabag, APA reports.
Chelsea made the perfect start when Estevao Willian opened the scoring with a neat near-post finish in the 16th minute.
However, the Aghdam Horses responded magnificently, first drawing level through an excellent strike from Leandro Andrade in the 29th minute and then completing the dramatic turnaround before the break when Marko Janković calmly converted a penalty in the 39th minute.
Chelsea responded swiftly after the restart, with substitute Alejandro Garnacho making an immediate impact to level the score in the 53rd minute. Though the second half was fiercely fought with chances for both sides, the score remained unchanged.
The hard-earned point sees FK Qarabag climb to 12th place in the League stage table on seven points, level with Chelsea, who currently sit 10th on goal difference.
FK Qarabag will play their next group stage fixture on November 26 in Italy against Napoli.
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The score in the UEFA Champions League groupstage match between Qarabağ and Chelsea, held at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku, is now 2–2, APA reports.
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Aghdam representative took the lead in the match between FK Qarabag and Chelsea in the Champions League, APA reports.
Jankovic scored from a penalty kick in the 39th minute of the match.
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A match between FK Qarabag and Chelsea, held in Baku as part of the 4th round of the UEFA Champions League main stage, has begun, APA reports.
