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Jake Stokes

Commentator laughs at Conor Gallagher as Chelsea fans fume at 'worst penalty ever' vs Charlotte

Conor Gallagher had a moment to forget as Chelsea lost to Charlotte FC on penalties amid the Blues' pre-season tour of the United States. Despite Christian Pulisic putting the west Londoners ahead in the opening half-an-hour, the tie finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the MLS side scoring from the spot in injury time.

Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell found no issue with scoring Chelsea's first two penalties - and neither did the American outfit. Charlotte FC notched ahead to make it 3-2, and then Gallagher stepped up to level proceedings.

But, the 22-year-old fluffed his lines after attempting a 'Panenka' penalty. He clipped his effort into the goalkeeper's guard with little to no conviction, with Thomas Tuchel's side suddenly on the back-foot.

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