Revealed: Little-known rule that saw Eberechi Eze’s goal disallowed against Chelsea – as Premier League release statement

The opening target of Eberechi EZE for Crystal Palace against Chelsea was not controversial – but the reason behind it emerged.

The midfielder passed a free kick rocket by passing Robert Sanchez in the 13th minute and defeated Chelsea’s wall in this process, but Marc Guehi’s actions were illegal.

The Palace defender pushed Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo to allow Eze’s shooting to beat the wall. However, that was not what was in trouble.

Before the ball entered the game, the fact that Chelsea’s wall was 1m, the attacking players were not allowed to do.

13 law of the Fa rule book: In places where the “wall” of three or more defending team players, all attacking team players should remain at least 1m (1yd) from the “wall” until the ball game.

The Premier League was published in an official statement during the game and entered the match center accounts in X.

Marc Guuehi was on 1m from Chelsea’s wall before entering the ball, which is not allowed to do the attacking players

‘After the review, the referee overthrew the original target decision to Crystal Palace.

‘The referee announcement: “After the examination, as a shot is less than a meter from the wall. Therefore, an indirect free kick and a target not allowed”.’

The fans were quick to share the frustration of the decision on social media.

A supporter wrote on X: ‘There is. Does this mean that there is a way to measure 1 assistance for each free kick? Or is it pleasure? How do you call this correctly for other matches? ‘

Another said in a cynical way: ‘The bright rule. The game is crying for it. Pub for years and this. ‘

Thirdly he wrote: ‘Because apparently football is now a ruler and a referee with a spirit level.’

Chelsea and Crystal Palace continued to play an unauthorized goal with EZE’s unauthorized goal in Stamford Bridge.