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Wrexham Leads Twice and Takes Chelsea to Extra Time Before Losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals by beating Wrexham 4-2 after extra time at the Racecourse Ground, with Joao Pedro scoring the winner at 120+5.
After Wrexham twice took leads, Chelsea drew level via an own goal by Arthur Okonkwo and Josh Acheampong, forcing extra time.
Crucial VAR calls—an upgraded red and an offside ruling—shaped the final outcome, with VAR upgrading George Dobson's yellow to a red shortly before 90 minutes and disallowing Lewis Brunt's extra-time header for marginal offside.
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney watched the tie, and despite elimination, Wrexham AFC will earn plaudits and now focus on promotion to the Premier League.
The tie stood out as a wild fifth-round match, with Chelsea twice coming from behind and Alejandro Garnacho volleying them ahead early in extra time to avoid an upset.

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