Johor 3-3 Chelsea: Pre-season tour ends with bad-tempered friendly and cancelled penalty shootout
Chelsea's pre-season tour in Malaysia ended in a tense 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim, marked by aggressive play and a cancelled penalty shootout. The match concluded in confusion as players left the pitch following disagreements over the post-match proceedings.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the logistical and disciplinary challenges often faced during high-profile international pre-season football tours.
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.
Liam Delap hit back from the penalty spot just before half-time, and minutes later missed a glorious chance to hand Chelsea the lead.
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