Premier League official explanation Crystal Palace s goal was blown: Guy is less than one meter away from the defensive wall when shooting

Sports 7:54pm, 17 August 2025 151
In the game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace, Eze scored a free kick in the 15th minute, but the referee then decided that the request was invalid under the reminder of VAR.

The Premier League made an official explanation for the penalty for this ball: "After verification, Crystal Palace No. 6 player (Gei) was less than one meter away from the defensive man wall when shooting. Therefore, this goal is invalid and an indirect free kick is awarded."

Related rules↓

IFAB official rules: When three or more defensive players form a "man wall", all offensive players must be at least 1 meter away from the "man wall" until the game starts again.