Match ReportDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Chelsea friendly ends in farce as opponents walk off
Fans waited for a penalty shootout that never came after Johor Darul Ta’zim left the pitch.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
3-3
Scorers
Liam Delap (2), own goal
Venue
Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
What happened. Chelsea drew 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta’zim, but the opponents refused to take part in a scheduled penalty shootout, leaving fans confused.
- Liam Delap scored twice for Chelsea.
- An own goal in the 89th minute leveled the match.
- Kevin Campello said the shootout was 'written in the contract'.
“written in the contract”
— Kevin Campello
Chelsea face Real Sociedad next Saturday before opening the season at Fulham.
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