Kieffer Moore Scores a Brace as The Red Dragons Edge The Blades in Eight-Goal Spectacle
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for Wrexham's fourth goal in the clash with the Blades.
The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.
Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately courtesy of a deflected own goal.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.
Dramatic Second Period Comeback
Ryan Longman's header early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.
Josh Windass' confident spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five games without a win for the Welsh club.
Talking Points from the Match
- Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the prior match.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
- The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
- Moore saw a header hooked away before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.
With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.
Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.
His team certainly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient character.
