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Explained: Why Chelsea survived a stoppage time penalty against Levi Colwill after a VAR review - with resulting corner also not given - as Brighton fans lament 'robbery at the Bridge'

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  • VAR intervened after penalty was awarded
  • Ball struck Colwill in the face
  • Drop ball given, not a corner
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The referee gave a penalty after the ball struck Colwill in the face, with the official deeming that it had struck a hand, initially. VAR intervened, and the decision was overturned at the monitor, but with the ball having gone out after striking the defender, no corner was given, with play resuming via a drop ball situation.

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    THE EXPLANATION

    The reason the corner was not given is due to the intervention of VAR. Because referee Craig Pawson initially awarded the penalty, and the decision was overturned, play must resume with a drop ball, rather than any prior option of a corner or a free-kick. The rules dictate as much, so the officiating team applied the rules correctly.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Brighton fans on X appeared to believe that a "robbery", seemingly referring to a number of decisions throughout the game. However, Chelsea did have a man sent off, and managed to hold on to claim all three points.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

    The Blues are back in action against Manchester United in what is looking like an under-pressure derby between two of the league's most underperforming sides - even despite Chelsea's rare win on Sunday.