Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Scores a Brace as Wrexham Edge Sheffield United in Goal-Filled Thriller
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 mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship encounter.
The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled almost immediately thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a thumping goal of his own.
Breathless Second-Half Turnaround
The winger's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour left to play.
Josh Windass' confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five matches without victory for the promoted side.
Talking Points from the Fixture
- Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began a three-match ban.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the previous game.
- The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
- The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate headed home a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital stop to deny an opponent in the later stages.
- Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.
Friday's encounter provided another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.
With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.
Ahead of this fixture on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those cup ties.
The players certainly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.
