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"Three years ago this week, we battled Maidenhead United to a draw. Today we pushed Chelsea to extra time. So incredibly proud of Wrexham's performance today."
"That's every reason why the FA Cup is what it is. I think they were magnificent. Magnificent in their energy, and how brave they were in the press, and how they played. Then we had to be at a high, high level. We were pushed all the way by very good team."
Wrexham mounted a spirited FA Cup challenge against Chelsea, twice leading through Sam Smith and Callum Doyle. Chelsea's rotated squad struggled against the hosts' intense atmosphere and tactical approach, requiring Josh Acheampong's late goal to force extra time. Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro secured Chelsea's victory after George Dobson's red card reduced Wrexham to ten men. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior praised Wrexham's magnificent performance, energy, and brave pressing, acknowledging his team needed to reach a high level to overcome the opposition. Owner Ryan Reynolds celebrated Wrexham's progress, noting the contrast between their draw with Maidenhead United three years prior and pushing Chelsea to extra time.
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