Reds are left feeling the Blues
By Tony Millward
WREXHAM 2
Smith 18, Doyle 78
CHELSEA 4
Okonkwo 40 (og), Acheampong 82, Garnacho 96, Joao Pedro 120+5
AET
Chelsea twice came from behind to avoid an FA Cup shock with an extra-time victory at ten-man Wrexham.
With Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac in attendance, the ambitious Welsh outfit were dreaming of a famous victory when they took the lead at a raucous Stok Cae Ras through Sam Smith.
A fortuitous own goal allowed the sluggish Londoners to equalise, but the Red Dragons’ hopes were rekindled with an improvised finish...
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