Chelsea reach FA Cup quarter-finals after extra-time win over Wrexham

Chelsea have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, securing a 4-2 victory over Wrexham in a dramatic fifth-round tie that required extra time The Premier League side was forced to come from behind twice during the match, as Wrexham threatened to produce a major tournament upset

Wrexham twice took the lead against their top-flight opponents, putting on a performance that nearly fulfilled what the BBC described as their "giant-killing hopes" However, Chelsea responded on both occasions to level the score and push the contest beyond the regulation 90 minutes Wrexham's challenge was made significantly more difficult after the team was reduced to 10 players, a numerical disadvantage that Chelsea ultimately capitalized on during the extra-time period to score twice and seal the win

The final Wrexham vs Chelsea score of 4-2 marks the end of Wrexham's cup run, while Chelsea progress in the competition after surviving a significant scare The result is one of the key outcomes from the FA Cup fifth round results, highlighting the competitive nature of the historic tournament