“How was that not given as a penalty? It’s an obvious mistake, and I’m sure everyone inside the stadium saw it!” — Liam Rosenior has openly criticized the officials after a controversial VAR decision denied Chelsea FC a potential lifeline during their frustrating 1–0 defeat to Newcastle United FC.
The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge has been filled with anger following the incident.
Many Chelsea supporters were left stunned after what appeared to be a clear penalty for a challenge on Malick Thiaw was not awarded by the officials.
Even with Reece James facing heavy pressure during the moment, the decision to allow play to continue has raised serious questions about how VAR failed to recognize what many viewed as an obvious foul inside the box.
“We were denied a point,” Rosenior admitted, adding that while the team must improve their finishing, decisions like this are “unacceptable” and could have a major impact on Chelsea’s push for a top-four finish.
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