FT. Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal: Horrendous refereeing ruins the final - Here's how the game unfolded as seen by fans and media

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FT. Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal: Horrendous refereeing ruins the final - Here's how the game unfolded as seen by fans and media

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  • Full-time - Chelsea 1-2 Arsenal. A bad day at the office for Chelsea combined with a worse display by match referee Anthony Taylor leads to a final heartbreak.
  • And Pedro is off injured in this forgettable match as we cross a 100 minutes on the clock.
  • We're into added time now, it's now or never.
  • This entire game feels like a campaign against Chelsea. Jose Mourinho's prediction has finally come true years later.

77' - A triple substitution has taken place here. Giroud, Mount and Rudiger off; Abraham, Hudson-Odoi and Barkley on.

  • 72' - Is Anthony Taylor kidding right now??? An absolute horror show as he hands Kovacic a second yellow card - the midfielder is sent off.
  • Horrible defending by Rudiger there. We desperately need to bring in some new defenders otherwise it's the same as using a $100 engine for a Lamborghini.
  • 66' - Goal Arsenal. Aubameyang scores his second of the game with a chip over Caballero. Looked like Christensen was fouled in the build-up but VAR lets the goal stand. Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea.
  • We won't mind a Pedro winner for sure!
  • Defensive signings win you championships, we hear...

  • 58'- A crucial block by Christensen as he stops Aubameyang from scoring another goal - Rudiger with the error.
  • How can we ever thank you, Anthony Taylor?

  • On a cheerful note, the youngster does make football look easy. Can we win without him now?

  • 48' - Pedro replaces Pulisic. Could be the last game for the Spaniard in a Chelsea shirt and definitely seems like the end of the American's fantastic debut season with the Blues as he is helped into the locker room. Bad news for us.
  • The second half is underway and Pulisic is down with what could be a hamstring injury. Don't you just hate sports at times?

  • Half-time: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal. A beautiful goal by Pulisic got cancelled by a penalty kick from Aubameyang as the teams head down the Wembley tunnel with the score all level.
  • 45+4' - Yellow card for Mason Mount but not one that he deserved it all!
  • Not the best 5 minutes of the defender's career but Azpi's love for the club and his sorrow over his mistake is clear to see. We just hope the injury isn't serious - let the team handle the rest, captain!

  • 35' - Andreas Christensen comes on and slots in the middle of the defence. Zouma goes out wide.
  • 34' - It goes from bad to worse for our skipper as Azpi has to be subbed off with an injury. The captain leaves the pitch in clear discomfort and with tears in his eyes - don't worry, we still love you and there's a long time to go before this game ends!
  • Indeed, not the best decision by our captain to bring down their captain. Could have been worse, but Azpi receives a yellow card for his error.

  • 27' - Goal, Arsenal. Not the best series of updates here - Auba calmly slots the penalty past Caballero who dives to the wrong side. Arsenal are level with Chelsea.
  • 26' - Oops. Azpi brings down Aubameyang and it's a penalty for Arsenal.
  • 25' - A minor scare for Chelsea as Nicolas Pepe's finish is given as an offside. Arsenal have been getting into the game the past few minutes.
  • Here's a good look at Pulisic's beautiful finish.
  • 6' - Captain America finds the back of the net!!! A lovely build-up from the Blues leads to a goal by who else but the most in-form player in England right now, Christian Pulisic? Olivier Giroud with the lovely backheel assist inside the box!
  • 4' - A lovely shot by Mason Mount gets saved by Martinez. Would be something if the youth academy product gets a goal tonight!
  • KICK-OFF!!! Let's get this done Blues!
  • Will the former Arsenal man prove to be a decisive figure today?
  • Here's a motivational message from arguably the greatest cup finals performer in English football history - Didier Drogba wishes the Blues all the best for today.

  • An update from the Brazilian himself. Doesn't seem like he's going away...yet.

  • Here's an interesting stat - as long as he plays better than Kepa has, we're all good.
  • No Willian in the team-sheet today..wonder if that's the end to his Chelsea career as contract talks are still at a halt?
  • And this is how the Gunners line up!
  • Here's your team for tonight - how confident are you for the game after seeing this line-up?

  • The former captain sends us his best wishes - we're hoping that the team make Frank and Terry proud tonight.

  • It hasn't been an easy path to the final, but Frank Lampard's men have overcome every single challenge for the right to play tonight and we could not be prouder of the lads.

  • Here's a short preview of our journey to the final to get you pumped up for the game.
  • Good evening and welcome to Wembley Stadium! It's nothing like we've ever seen before with no fans at the majestic arena. However, we would like to see something that we have seen before happen tonight - Chelsea winning the FA Cup!

AuthorTaha MemonSourceTribuna.com
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