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Axel Disasi had a shocking game against Leicester City with his own goal capping a disappointing performance
In a thrilling FA Cup quarter-final showdown between Chelsea and Leicester City, Axel Disasi's calamitous own goal has Blues fans bemoaning the decision to sign the former Monaco man.
The French defender's unfortunate blunder sent shockwaves through Stamford Bridge and drew comparisons to some of football's most infamous own goals, leaving Chelsea fans stunned and dismayed.
Disasi own goal marks Chelsea FA Cup tie
As the match unfolded, Chelsea appeared to be cruising towards the FA Cup semi-finals, having taken a comfortable two-goal lead over Leicester City despite Raheem Sterling's earlier penalty miss. The home fans were confident in their team's ability to secure victory and advance in the competition.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second half, sparked by a moment of miscommunication between Chelsea's defender and goalkeeper. Axel Disasi's ill-fated attempt to play the ball back to goalkeeper Robert Sanchez under pressure resulted in a disastrous own goal. The floated effort sailed past the wrongfooted goalkeeper, handing Leicester City an unexpected lifeline and igniting a resurgence from the visitors.
Social Media Uproar
In the aftermath of Disasi's own goal, Chelsea fans took to social media to express their disbelief and frustration. Many labeled the blunder as the "worst own goal ever," drawing parallels to infamous moments in football history, such as Santiago Vergini's calamitous own goal for Sunderland and Geoffrey Kondogbia's memorable gaffe for Inter Milan.
The sheer incredulity of Disasi's mistake resonated with fans, who struggled to comprehend the gravity of the situation.
Chelsea recover from disaster to beat Leicester
Indeed, Disasi's own goal proved to be a pivotal moment in the match, as Leicester City capitalized on Chelsea's vulnerability and seized momentum. Just 11 minutes after the disastrous strike, Enzo Maresca's side found the back of the net, leveling the score and setting the stage for a tense finale at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the setback, Chelsea rallied in the face of adversity, showcasing their resilience and determination to emerge victorious. Goals in extra time from Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke secured a hard-fought 4-2 win for the Blues, ultimately propelling them into the FA Cup semi-finals and alleviating some of the disappointment caused by Disasi's own goal.
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