Premier League release statement as Chelsea fans rage at penalty decision against Ipswich

Chelsea fans went wild after Ipswich Town were awarded a penalty early in their Premier League clash.

the blues Goalkeeper Philip Jorgensen was adjudged to have fouled Liam Delap inside the area and referee John Brooks pointed to the spot.

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Replays showed that Jorgensen was made very little contact but after a VAR check, the decision stood.

Delap scored a penalty to make it 1-0 Ipswich At Portman Road, Chelsea are excited on social media with fans

“How on earth is that a penalty? That’s a huge dive from Delap,” said one of X.

A second added: “There’s actually zero communication. I don’t understand.”

“It’s never a penalty,” said a third.

A fourth added: “How did VAR ensure there was no contact as a penalty? Ridiculous.”

Moments later, Premier League Match Center explained why the penalty was allowed to stand.

“The referee’s penalty call for a foul on Delape Jorgensen was scrutinized and upheld by VAR, who deemed that there was sufficient contact for a penalty,” the statement said.

Chelsea thought they had equalized midway through the first half but Joao Felix’s goal was ruled out for offside after a long check.

Ipswich held onto their 1-0 lead going into half-time before scoring another goal in the second half.

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Omari Hutchinson, who joined the club permanently from Chelsea in the summer, netted just moments after the break.