Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as Wrexham Outlast The Blades in Goal-Filled Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.
Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Turnaround
Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.
Josh Windass' confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.
Talking Points from the Match
- The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
- Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
- The visitors started brightly and went in front through their striker from a cross.
- The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a attempt.
- The forward saw a header hooked away before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.
Match Reflection
When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter delivered another epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric ascent through the divisions has led them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.
Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.
His team undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die attitude.
