Kieffer Moore Fires a Brace as Wrexham Outlast The Blades in Goal-Filled Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for Wrexham's fourth goal against Sheffield United.
The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 Championship contest.
Patrick Bamford's excellent first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later thanks to a deflected own goal.
Bamford's second and a close-range nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until the towering striker pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Comeback
Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.
The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a sequence of five matches without victory for the promoted side.
Key Moments from the Match
- Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
- Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the prior match.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
- The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from a shot.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare nodded in a third for United.
- The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
This latest clash provided another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.
Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.
Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.
His team undoubtedly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die attitude.
