Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Scores Twice as The Red Dragons Edge The Blades in Eight-Goal Thriller
Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring Wrexham's fourth goal against Sheffield United.
The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.
The forward's excellent first-time shot opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.
Breathless Second-Half Comeback
Ryan Longman's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.
The midfielder's confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, halting a sequence of five games without victory for the Welsh club.
Talking Moments from the Match
- Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean began a three-match ban.
- Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a late mistake in the prior match.
- The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
- The equalizer came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
- The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third goal for United.
- The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
- Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in added 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 a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.
Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric ascent through the leagues has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.
Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.
His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient character.
