Why were Chelsea denied a penalty after Joao Pedro appeal in FA Cup final against Man City?
Chelsea's Joao Pedro appealed for a penalty during the FA Cup final against Manchester City after contact with Abdukodir Khusanov. VAR reviewed the incident but ultimately decided against awarding a spot kick, leading to frustration among Chelsea fans. Pundits, including Alan Shearer and Steven Gerrard, defended the decision, calling it good defending.
- ▪Joao Pedro's penalty appeal came towards the end of the first half of the FA Cup final.
- ▪VAR reviewed the contact but did not award a penalty, frustrating Chelsea supporters.
- ▪Pundits agreed that the contact was a shoulder charge and not a foul.
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