Chelsea Edges Wrexham 4-2 in FA Cup Thriller
In an exhilarating FA Cup match, Chelsea triumphed over Wrexham 4-2 at the Racecourse Ground, despite Wrexham taking the lead twice. The game saw Wrexham's Sam Smith score first in the 18th minute, followed by an own goal from Wrexham's goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo just before halftime.
Callum Doyle restored Wrexham's lead in the second half, but Chelsea equalized through Josh Acheampong shortly after. The match turned dramatically when Wrexham's Georg Dobson received a red card in stoppage time, complicating their efforts.
Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho scored in the sixth minute of extra time, and Joao Pedro added a late goal to seal the victory. Chelsea's manager, Liam Rosenior, made nine changes to the starting lineup, focusing on their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.
Wrexham, managed by Phil Parkinson, continues their pursuit of promotion to the Premier League.
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