Carvalho’s Dramatic Late Header Secures Brentford Draw Against Chelsea in VAR Drama
LONDON – Brentford snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw with Chelsea in stoppage time, with Fabio Carvalho’s header surviving a tense VAR review to earn the hosts a point in a thrilling Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
The Bees took a 1-0 lead into halftime after Kevin Schade found the net, set up by a pass from veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. Chelsea, however, fought back in the second half, with Cole Palmer leveling the score in the 61st minute.
The Blues appeared to have sealed all three points when midfielder Moises Caicedo unleashed a spectacular long-range strike to put the visitors ahead 2-1 in the 85th minute.
Just as the match seemed destined for a Chelsea victory, Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho rose to head home in the 93rd minute. The goal was immediately checked by VAR for a potential offside, but after a lengthy review, the decision was upheld, confirming the equalizer and sparking celebrations amongst the home supporters.
According to post-match statistics, Brentford edged the contest on expected goals (xG) with 1.73 to Chelsea’s 1.32, reflecting a closely fought battle. The result leaves both teams with a share of the points after a captivating London derby.
