Johor 3-3 Chelsea FC: Pre-season tour ends with bad-tempered friendly and cancelled penalty shootout
Chelsea FC's pre-season tour in Malaysia ended in a contentious 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim. The match was marred by aggressive play and the eventual cancellation of a planned penalty shootout.
Why it matters
Pre-season friendlies are intended for fitness and team building, but this incident highlights the risks of player frustration and contractual disputes in international exhibition matches.
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Chelsea signed off their pre-season tour with a bad-tempered draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia.
Six goals and seven yellow cards saw 90 minutes end all square, with the planned penalty shootout called off.
The hosts took an early lead against the run of the play, taking advantage of a Chelsea back three which at times seemed all at sea.
Time and again JDT players were guilty of late tackles and swipes off the ball, while the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo was getting very frustrated by the antics.
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