Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Huddersfield Town - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 9, 2018 Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, Cesar Azpilicueta, Pedro and team mates remonstrate with referee Lee Mason REUTERS/Hannah McKay
(Reuters) - Chelsea have been fined 20,000 pounds after their players and coaches confronted the referee during this month's 1-1 Premier League draw against Huddersfield Town, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.
The London club had been angered when referee Lee Mason awarded them a corner but then blew for half-time before it was taken. The official had adjudged the required stoppage time had elapsed.
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