Overview
- Chelsea and Johor Darul Ta'zim finished 3-3 after a high‑scoring friendly on Sunday with Liam Delap scoring both of Chelsea's goals from the penalty spot.
- A planned post‑match penalty shootout was unexpectedly called off when JDT players left the pitch, prompting heated on‑field protests from Chelsea staff and operational confusion.
- The game was ill tempered throughout, producing six goals, seven yellow cards and several late tackles that tested a heavily rotated Chelsea side.
- Chelsea reported immediate fitness problems: Mamadou Sarr withdrew in the warm‑up and Aaron Anselmino left the match injured, forcing urgent assessments ahead of return to Europe.
- Chelsea will head back to England for a final pre‑season fixture with Real Sociedad while coaching staff must address defensive fragility, player fitness and the club's match‑day operations.