"Wrexham had pushed Chelsea all the way and twice led, but George Dobson's 93rd minute red card proved costly, as the Blues eventually got themselves over the line. The Championship side stunned Chelsea in the 17th minute when Callum Doyle's long punt over the top was collected by Sam Smith, who took a touch before finishing beyond Robert Sanchez."
"Chelsea made their man advantage count six minutes into extra-time when Dario Essugo's pinpoint cross was volleyed home by Garnacho, though Wrexham gave the eight-time winners a scare in the 114th minute. Lewis Brunt headed in at the back post after Kieffer Moore's flick from a corner, but Wrexham's joy was short-lived, with the goal ruled out for offside."
"Josh Acheampong provided an almost instant response for Liam Rosenior's side, though, as he rifled the ball into the roof of the net just four minutes after the Blues went behind. And after Pedro Neto had rattled the crossbar, Wrexham's task was made even tougher when Dobson was sent off in second-half stoppage time following a late and high challenge on Garnacho."
Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 4-2 extra-time victory over Wrexham. The Championship side provided a stern test, twice taking the lead through Sam Smith and Josh Windass. Chelsea equalized through an own goal and Josh Acheampong's strike to level at 2-2. The turning point came when George Dobson received a red card in the 93rd minute for a high challenge on Garnacho following a VAR review. In extra-time, Garnacho opened the scoring for Chelsea. Wrexham briefly threatened with Lewis Brunt's header, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Joao Pedro sealed the victory with a late goal, sending Chelsea through despite Wrexham's spirited performance.
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