Premier League history made during Chelsea vs Bournemouth with remarkable never-before-seen incident
The Blues secured an early advantage in the first half thanks to a goal from Cole Palmer. However, they found themselves trailing 2-1 after Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo scored for the opposition.
In a dramatic twist, team captain Reece James salvaged a crucial point for Enzo Maresca’s side by netting a goal in the 95th minute.
The match was a high-energy and chaotic affair, ultimately concluding in a 2-2 draw, with each team earning a point. However, the game also marked a significant moment in football history.
During the match, David Brooks committed a foul on Marc Cucurella, prompting a review by VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to assess whether the incident warranted a red card. As is standard procedure, the VAR official recommended an on-field review, leading referee Rob Jones to consult the pitch-side monitor for a closer look.
After careful consideration, Jones decided to overrule the VAR recommendation and concluded that the foul, while reckless, did not constitute violent conduct. Instead of a red card, Brooks was issued a yellow card for his actions.
According to ESPN journalist Dale Johnson, this decision made history as the first instance in Premier League history where a referee rejected a VAR red card review upon further examination at the monitor.
