JDT hold Chelsea to fiery draw despite multi-million pound gap
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Ta'zim's €15.4 million (RM72 million) squad made Chelsea's €1.37 billion (RM6.37 billion) collection of talent sweat for a point after the Malaysian champions held the English giants to a thrilling 3-3 draw at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Sunday.
Johor Darul Ta zim's €15.4 million squad stunned Chelsea's €1.37 billion collection of talent, securing a thrilling 3-3 draw at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. The financial disparity between the two teams was immense, with Chelsea's squad valued nearly 89 times that of Johor Darul Ta zim's. Chelsea's spending on players, including a British-record £117 million deal for Morgan Rogers, further highlighted their financial advantage.
Despite this, the Malaysian champions dominated the match, with defender Tosin Adarabioyo's lack of pace and tempers flaring becoming a key focus for critics. Johor Darul Ta zim's performance was impressive, coming close to securing a victory and proving that money alone does not guarantee success.
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