Chelsea Fans Insist Casemiro’s Equaliser for Man United at Stamford Bridge Should Not Have Counted

Chelsea Fans Insist Casemiro’s Equaliser for Man United at Stamford Bridge Should Not Have Counted

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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  • Chelsea vs Manchester United Premier League clash was marked with dramatic scenes at stoppage time after Casemiro scored the equaliser for the Red Devils
  • The Blues looked on course to secure the three points after Jorginho coolly slotted home from the penalty spot in the 87th minute
  • However, Casemiro netted an equaliser with virtually the last kick of the match to leave the hosts heartbroken
  • The midfielder's goal had to be subjected to goal-line technology to stand, as Kepa appeared to have pulled an astonishing save

A section of Chelsea fans has claimed that Casemiro's equaliser for Manchester United during their clash at Stamford Bridge should not have been allowed to stand.

The two English giants settled for a 1-1 draw during the Saturday evening clash, with Casemiro earning United a vital point at stoppage time.

Both teams played out a goalless draw in the first half before Jorginho broke the deadlock in the 87th minute from the penalty spot.

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea, Casemiro, Manchester United, Premier League, Stamford Bridge.
Kepa is unable to stop Casemiro from scoring during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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Jorginho's goal appeared to have earned the Blues three points before Casemiro broke the hosts' hearts with an equaliser.

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However, some Chelsea fans believe the goal should not have counted as it never went 'over the line.'

The goal had to be subjected to goalline technology to stand as it did not hit the net, and Kepa seemed to have pulled a miraculous save to stop it from going in.

Replays from the incident looked inconclusive as they suggested Kepa had made an astonishing save to protect Chelsea's lead.

Chelsea fans oppose Man United equaliser

Unfortunately for the home side, goal-line technology confirmed their worst fears to spark emphatic celebrations from the United players.

Be that as it may, some Chelsea fans were still not convinced United's goal should have counted.

One said:

"That ain’t over."

A second adamantly added:

"Didn’t look like it crossed the line to be honest."

Another continued:

"That’s not over the line though.”

A fourth observed:

“They didn’t show it go over the line as well like they usually do for some reason."

While a fifth concluded:

“Not a goal in my book."

Antony taunts Jorginho after last-minute equaliser

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United star Antony has got fans talking following his wild celebration after Casemiro's stoppage-time equaliser against Chelsea.

The Blues settled for a 1-1 draw with United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, October 22, with Jorginho finding the back of the net for the hosts.

The match initially looked destined to end in a goalless draw before Chelsea won a penalty in the 87th minute after Scott McTominay fouled Broja in the area.

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