Is Joao Pedro the Secret Weapon Chelsea Needs to Shake Up the Premier League Title Race?
Chelsea also had a stroke of luck with officiating. In the 34th minute, a Fluminense cross struck Trevoh Chalobah’s arm. Though it was by his side, the French referee, François Letexier, awarded a penalty, following current FIFA handball rules. Thankfully for Chelsea, the Colombian VAR official, Nicolás Gallo, advised a second look. Upon review, the penalty was overturned — to Fluminense’s clear frustration. Their players remonstrated with officials going into the break and again upon returning for the second half.
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