Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires a Brace as The Red Dragons Edge The Blades in Eight-Goal Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating 5-3 Championship contest.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a close-range nod appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.
Dramatic Second-Half Comeback
The winger's header early in the second period brought the scores level, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.
Josh Windass' composed spot-kick late on sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without victory for the promoted side.
Talking Points from the Fixture
- The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the prior match.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a cross.
- The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
- The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
- The goalkeeper made a vital save to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.
Friday's encounter provided a further high-octane, dramatic installment in their growing rivalry.
Backed by high-profile investors, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.
Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.
The players undoubtedly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient character.
