Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Scores a Brace as Wrexham Outlast The Blades in Goal-Filled Thriller
Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier contest.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.
Breathless Second Period Turnaround
The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.
The midfielder's composed penalty late on sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.
Talking Moments from the Fixture
- Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
- The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
- The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a crucial save to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless chapter in their recent history.
With the support of high-profile investors, Wrexham's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.
Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the famous spirit from those past encounters.
The players certainly delivered, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die attitude.
