“I was shocked” “Calling VAR”… – Unai Emery reveals why Chelsea winning goal should have stand against Aston Villa
Axel Disasi’s header in stoppage time against Aston Villa was disallowed by VAR, depriving Chelsea of a late winner. After trailing 2-0 at the time, the Frenchman appeared to have accomplished an incredible comeback for his team in the second half.
However, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has reveals possibility why Chelsea winning goal should have stand.
“In my review pushing is normal and while jumping you have to push sometimes, it was a slight push but VAR decision favor’s us at the end of the game we had a draw” He stated
Disasi saw his effort go in via Robin Olsen after nodding in Benoit Badiashile’s hooked cross. Craig Pawson’s on-field analysis led to the conclusion that Badiashile had hindered Diego Carlos.
As the 22-year-old waited for a bouncing ball to fall, he gave his opponent a shove. He then took advantage of the gap that the contact had created, kicking the ball over his head and in the direction of the approaching Disasi.
The players from Chelsea had already wrapped up their raucous celebrations after what appeared to be an incredible comeback at Villa Park.