The cancellation of Crystal Palace's goal scored by Eberechi Eze against Chelsea in the first round of the Premier League, during the ongoing match, sparked widespread controversy; however, the decision was entirely in accordance with the new law.

Eze scored Crystal Palace's goal in the 13th minute with a brilliant shot from a direct free kick just outside the penalty area, before the goal was canceled after a review via video technology.

The cancellation of the goal was in accordance with the regulations which state that when a free kick is taken, and one of the attacking team players is less than one meter away from a wall made up of three or more defenders, an indirect free kick is awarded against the attacking team.

In this case, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi was less than one meter away from the wall at the moment the free kick was taken, making the referee's decision to cancel the goal and apply the law correct.