Chelsea Players Rage at Referee over Disallowed Stoppage-Time Winner Against Aston Villa

It was a heated scene at Villa Park as Chelsea players surrounded the referee after their stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa was chalked off by VAR. The match between the two Premier League sides ended in a draw, but the drama unfolded in the dying moments of the game.

Deep into stoppage time, with the score level, Chelsea defender Axel Disasi thought he had scored the winner for the Blues. However, the celebrations were cut short when the goal was disallowed by VAR due to a foul committed by Benoit Badiashile in the buildup.

The controversial decision left Chelsea players fuming, and they swarmed towards the officials at the final whistle. Noni Madueke, one of the Chelsea players, was cautioned for confronting referee Craig Pawson aggressively. The situation became so tense that members of the Chelsea staff had to physically drag the players away from the officials to avoid any further punishment.

"We were hard done by"

Conor Gallagher reflects on 2-2 draw with Aston Villa after thinking they'd won the game late on

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Conor Gallagher, the Chelsea captain, expressed his disappointment in a post-match interview with TNT Sports. “We are gutted, really. I felt we should have won the game; we were hard done by. I am proud of the lads for their second-half performance. The goal at the end should have counted, but it’s not my decision. We can hold our heads high and take a lot of confidence,” Gallagher said.

The draw leaves Chelsea still in the hunt for a top-seven finish in the Premier League, but they will need to beat rival Tottenham on Thursday to keep their hopes alive. A win against Spurs would keep them within touching distance of Newcastle United, who currently occupy the final European spot.

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For Aston Villa, the draw extends their advantage over Tottenham to seven points in the race for Champions League qualification. However, Spurs have three games in hand over their fellow contenders, making the battle for a top-four finish even more intriguing.

The incident at Villa Park highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of VAR in Premier League matches. While the technology aims to ensure fair decisions, controversial calls like the one against Chelsea often lead to heated confrontations on the pitch.

As the Premier League season enters its final stages, every point becomes crucial for teams fighting for European qualification. The drama at Villa Park serves as a reminder of the high stakes involved and the passion that fuels these intense battles between rival clubs.

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Abdullah Al Masum

Abdullah Al Masum is a football journalist from Trophion who is deeply passionate about the sport. From a young age, he has been a huge football fan and has a deep knowledge about the game, teams, players, and strategies.