JDT trade blows with Chelsea in six-goal thriller
The Southern Tigers went toe-to-toe with the Premier League giants in a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Johor Darul Ta zim FC (JDT) faced Premier League giants Chelsea in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Johor. Both teams played a 3-4-3 formation, with Chelsea beginning strongly. Liam Delap's early save from Estêvão Willian set the tone, while Chelsea's Estêvão threatened with a curling effort.
JDT took the lead through Arif Aiman's ruthless counter-attack, followed by another goal from Oscar Arribas. Chelsea regained possession with a penalty from Tosin Adarabioyo, which was converted by Delap, leveling the score. Despite JDT's aggressive pressing, Chelsea dominated after the restart, earning another penalty, which Delap converted to make it 2-1.
JDT responded quickly, leveling the match with a goal from Arribas, followed by another penalty from Bergson, putting JDT ahead 3-2. Chelsea managed to salvage a draw with a last-minute goal from Antonio Glauder, completing a dramatic 3-3 draw. This was Chelsea's final pre-season match, with their next game against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Aug 15.
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