A strange moment occurred in the Chelsea vs Aston Villa match, where a backpass rule led to an unusual free-kick situation, leaving fans and players surprised.
This unusual event marked the second time this season that Aston Villa faced a strange penalty situation. Earlier, Tyrone Mings had given away a penalty for handball after he touched a goal kick from MartĂnez while inside the box.
According to the backpass rule, when a goalkeeper handles a ball that has been deliberately kicked to them by a teammate, the opposing team is awarded an indirect free-kick from inside the penalty area. This meant that Chelsea had a chance to take a shot at goal from close range.
In this case, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer took the shot, but MartĂnez was able to save it, preventing Villa from falling further behind. Just moments later, however, Enzo Fernandez scored, putting Chelsea up 2-0.
Such incidents are rare in professional football, making this moment even more surprising for fans and players alike. The backpass rule is not often enforced, which added to the uniqueness of the situation.
Fans are left wondering about the oddest backpass free-kick they have ever seen. This incident will surely be remembered as one of the more unusual moments in recent football history.
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