Wrexham vs Chelsea red card explained as VAR intervene in late FA Cup drama

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Liverpool IconPremier LeagueChelsea FCWrexham midfielder George Dobson was sent off in injury-time after VAR intervened following his foul on Alejandro Garnacho in the FA Cup clash against ChelseaGeorge Dobson was sent off after a VAR review(Image: Getty Images)Referee Peter Bankes has clarified why Wrexham's George Dobson was dismissed in Saturday's FA Cup match against Chelsea. However, Josh Acheampong equalised for the Blues just four minutes later.Dobson's red card then arrived in stoppage time as he sought to thwart a Chelsea counter-attack.

After receiving a caution, VAR suggested that Bankes review the incident on the pitch-side monitor, leading to Dobson being shown a direct red.READ MORE: Ryan Reynolds caught on FaceTime as Sam Smith scores Wrexham FA Cup goal vs ChelseaREAD MORE: Andy Robertson does something he's never done before in nine years at LiverpoolAnnouncing the verdict to the stadium, Bankes stated: "No.15 catches his opponent high with intensity, final decision is a red card for serious foul play."Commenting on BBC Sport's coverage of the cup tie, ex-Wrexham defender Ben Tozer conceded he believed it was a red card. "It is the right decision," he declared."George Dobson has to make the foul.

It is a red card and his studs have gone into the side of Alejandro Garnacho's shin."However, Wayne Rooney admitted he wasn't certain it was a red. When asked if he would have been content with just a yellow card being issued, he responded: "Yeah, I think so."It is a little bit high and that is about it.