Chelsea penalty claim waved away in FA Cup final defeat to City
Chelsea penalty claim waved away in FA Cup final defeat to City
Chelsea were denied a late penalty in a tense FA Cup final against Manchester City, as Joao Pedro's appeal and a solid City defense kept Wembley quiet.
Chelsea were defeated by Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley, with Calum McFarlane's late penalty claim waved away after a goalless first half.
Chelsea argued that Joao Pedro was fouled in the box, and his own appeal appeared to back the claim, but VAR did not award a spot kick.
The day also saw Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez wearing a protective headguard, a detail that sparked questions about his equipment.
The result ends Chelsea's hopes in the cup while City added another trophy to their season, with fans and pundits weighing the decisions and the match's momentum.
