Willian's merciless free kick proved wonders for Chelsea, as the Blues stumbled upon a victory that seemed to be getting away from them as time ran out.
Mourinho's men showed why their coach's job is at risk, but eventually kept their hopes of progression alive after Chelsea's Number 22 drilled a free kick into the top right hand corner of Shovkovsky's net. The Blues are two points ahead of Dynamo Kyiv with two more games to be played, but if they continue playing like they did today, their chances of making it into the knockout stages will be rather slim.
Alexander Dragovic scored the game's opening goal in his own net during the first half, and as Chelsea seemed to be ok with it, a cross into The Blues' box was miscalculated by Asmir Begovic, leaving the door open for Dragovic's equalizer. Moments later, Willian's fifth free kick goal of the season gave Mourinho some time to work with the team, although some state he will be sacked by the end of the week.
WATCH: Willian drills his free kick into Dynamo's net. **Geo-Restricted**
"What a huge goal for Mourinho and @ChelseaFC!" @willianborges88's stunning free-kick gives Stamford Bridge a lift! https://t.co/OTBKkTw8iS
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) November 4, 2015
The Portuguese coach had something to say about Willian's performance.
"Today we had a reaction!" Mourinho praises @willianborges88 for his "phenomenal" contribution. #UCL https://t.co/1TlYnyEPvv
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) November 4, 2015
After the game, fans and experts seemed to agree with Mourinho, paying their respects to Willian.
WILLIAN: 5 goals 5 free kicks pic.twitter.com/qyH2zVzPNr
— ChelseaTalk (@TheBlues_Talk) November 4, 2015
Willian > Beckham
— L3ahpar (@l3ahpar) November 4, 2015
5 - Willian has scored more goals for Chelsea than any other player this season (all comps, 5). Reliable.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) November 4, 2015
Willian appreciation tweet. pic.twitter.com/CnO76KmBFo
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) November 4, 2015
Willian. Laughing at those who doubted him before. What a player.
— Chelsea HQ (@Chelsea_HQ) November 4, 2015
A brilliant Beckham-esque free-kick, absolute screamer. Chelsea's player of the season by far.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) November 4, 2015