"With celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in attendance, the ambitious Welsh outfit were dreaming of a famous victory when they took the lead at a raucous STōK Cae Ras through Sam Smith. A fortuitous own goal allowed the sluggish Londoners to equalise but Wrexham's hopes were rekindled with an improvised finish from Callum Doyle 12 minutes from time."
"Wrexham, who had already knocked out Premier League Nottingham Forest in this year's competition, were playing in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 29 years. But Phil Parkinson's side, currently sitting sixth in England's second tier, will now go back to their main objective of achieving an unprecedented fourth-straight promotion and a place alongside Chelsea in the Premier League."
"With Wednesday's Champions League trip to Paris Saint-Germain in mind, Chelsea made nine changes and left the likes of Cole Palmer, Moïsés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández at home. Consequently their first-half display was disjointed and Wrexham took advantage."
Chelsea secured a 4-2 extra-time victory against Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, overcoming a depleted squad due to upcoming Champions League commitments. Wrexham, playing in the fifth round for the first time in 29 years, took the lead through Sam Smith before Chelsea equalized via an own goal. Callum Doyle restored Wrexham's advantage, but Josh Acheampong leveled again for Chelsea. Alejandro Garnacho and João Pedro sealed Chelsea's quarterfinal progression in extra time after George Dobson's red card. Wrexham thought they had equalized at 3-3 through Lewis Brunt, but VAR ruled it narrowly offside. Despite the loss, Wrexham's cup run remains remarkable after eliminating Nottingham Forest earlier.
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