Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires a Brace as The Red Dragons Outlast Sheffield United in Eight-Goal Thriller
Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring Wrexham's fourth goal in the clash with the Blades.
The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier encounter.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised almost immediately thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.
Dramatic Second-Half Comeback
Ryan Longman's header early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.
The midfielder's confident penalty in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a run of five games without victory for the Welsh club.
Talking Moments from the Match
- Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and went in front through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
- The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a shot.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the later stages.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter provided another high-octane, dramatic installment in their recent history.
With the support of high-profile investors, the club's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.
Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, the boss had demanded a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.
The players certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous comeback win that highlights their resilient attitude.
