Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as The Red Dragons Edge 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 mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier contest.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header appeared to have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.
Breathless Second-Half Comeback
The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes left to play.
The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, ending a run of five matches without a win for the promoted side.
Key Moments from the Fixture
- Wrexham were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-match ban.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the prior match.
- The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
- The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
- The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital stop to deny an opponent 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 epic six-goal stalemate.
Friday's encounter provided a further epic, breathless chapter in their growing rivalry.
With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham'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 following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.
His team undoubtedly responded, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous comeback win that highlights their resilient character.
