Chelsea get instant penalty verdict after VAR drama in Napoli Champions League clash

Chelsea were controversially awarded a penalty during the first half of Wednesday night's clash against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League. Juan Jesus was adjudged to have committed a handball offence inside the Italian giants' box following a well-worked free-kick by Reece James and Enzo Fernandez.

Clément Turpin pointed to the spot as soon as the ball struck the Napoli defender's arm. Jérôme Brisard, the Video Assistant Referee, intervened and confirmed the on-field decision of a spot-kick.

Fernandez beat Alex Meret from 12-yards, breaking the deadlock at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. After a nervy opening quarter of an hour, the Argentina international fired Chelsea into the lead, scoring his 10th goal of the season.

Antonio Vergara pulled back an equaliser for Antonio Conte's side a few moments later, spinning past Wesley Fofana before finding the bottom corner.

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