When Eberechi Eze scored, but the goal was disallowed via VAR

• Eberechi Eze scored a goal from a free kick, but it was disallowed.
• The goal was disallowed due to a foul by Marc Guehi.
• The distance to the wall was less than one meter at the time of the strike.

The match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace took place on September 17, 2025, at Stamford Bridge. Eberechi Eze scored a powerful goal from a free kick, but his goal was disallowed after a VAR review.

Eze attempted a free kick from the edge of the penalty area, and the ball flew into the net, beating Chelsea's goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. However, referee Darren England ruled that Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi had violated the rules, standing too close to the Chelsea wall.

After reviewing the situation on the monitor, the referee concluded that Guehi was less than one meter away from the wall when the kick was taken. This led to the goal being deemed invalid, and the free kick was ruled indirect.

According to the rules, all players of the attacking team must remain at least one meter away from the wall until the ball is in play.

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