Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Scores Twice as Wrexham Outlast The Blades in Eight-Goal Spectacle
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for the fourth goal of the game in the clash with the Blades.
The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier encounter.
Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a close-range header appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Turnaround
Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.
The midfielder's confident penalty late on sealed the win, ending a run of five games without a win for the promoted side.
Key Points from the Match
- Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-game suspension.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the previous game.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
- The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from a shot.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
- Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.
Friday's encounter provided a further epic, breathless chapter in their recent history.
Backed by high-profile investors, the club's remarkable rise through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.
Coming into this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.
His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.
