‘It’s in the contract!’ – Chelsea penalty shootout chaos erupts as pre-season friendly hit by farcical row after draw

CHELSEA avoided humiliation amid farcical scenes at the end of their far-flung Far East tour. An incident-packed, bad-tempered game ended level on the scoresheet and with 11 players still on both teams. A late own goal by Johor Darul Ta’zim prevented the Blues losing in normal time and a penalty shootout was expected to settle the winners. But it never happened. Sign up for the Chelsea newsletter Thank you! A member of the Chelsea backroom staff was overheard saying “it’s in the contract” to the referee. Yet both teams and staff left the field, never to return. Comment now