The Reason Why Eberechi Eze’s Free-kick Was Disallowed
Eberechi Eze's free kick during the match against Chelsea was disallowed due to a violation of the rules regarding encroachment. Specifically, Marc Guehi, a Crystal Palace player, was standing too close to the Chelsea wall—within one meter—before the free kick was taken. This infringement of Law 13 in the Laws of the Game, which states that attacking players are not allowed to encroach upon the wall until the ball is in play, led to the decision. The referee, Darren England, explained this to the crowd after consulting with VAR, resulting in the disallowance of Eze's goal.