Chelsea’s Comeback Thwarted: Disasi’s Header Disallowed in VAR Drama at Villa Park
In a dramatic turn of events, Chelsea’s potential comeback was halted when Axel Disasi’s late header was disallowed by VAR during their match against Aston Villa. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Disasi’s goal in stoppage time was initially thought to have completed a remarkable turnaround for Chelsea, but it was ruled out after Benoit Badiashile was judged to have committed a foul in the build-up.
Chelsea had been aiming to recover from a difficult week, which included a heavy defeat at Arsenal, and despite being two goals down at halftime, they managed to level the score through Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher before the late drama unfolded.
The draw has significant implications for the race to qualify for European competitions, with Aston Villa missing the chance to extend their lead over Tottenham.