Ajax

Emma Hayes’ Chelsea took a massive step towards reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals by dispatching Ajax 3-0 in the first leg of their quarter-final tie in Amsterdam. A Lauren James strike and a Sjoeke Nusken brace gave the Blues a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge. While Ajax had threatened early on through Romee Leuchter’s effort that struck the post, it was the English champions who drew first blood.