Chris Richards commented on the disallowed free-kick goal from Eberechi Eze during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea. The effort was ruled out after a VAR review found Marc Guehi too close to the wall. Richards expressed frustration about the VAR decision but acknowledged Eze's skill. Although Chelsea dominated possession, Palace managed several attempts on target. Richards noted the need to focus on defense to secure a clean sheet and emphasized the challenge posed by Chelsea's attack in the season opener.
VAR was the determining factor in the early disallowed free-kick goal, as reviewed and ruled out by referee Darren England after consulting the monitor.
Despite Chelsea's control of possession, Crystal Palace had several close attempts, indicating a strong performance despite the eventual draw.
Richards emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong defense against Chelsea to secure a good start to the season and focus on their strategy.
Eze's free-kick effort showcased the potential for Palace's attacking prowess, even though it was ultimately ruled out by VAR.
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