Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires a Brace as The Red Dragons Edge Sheffield United in Eight-Goal Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for Wrexham's fourth goal in the clash with the Blades.
The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon own goal.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Comeback
The winger's header early in the second half made it all square, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour left to play.
The midfielder's composed spot-kick late on sealed the win, ending a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.
Talking Moments from the Fixture
- The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
- Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot despite a costly error in the prior match.
- The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
- The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
- Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
- The goalkeeper made a crucial save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in stoppage time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the cup competition back in 2023, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter delivered another epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.
Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.
His team certainly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.
