Kieffer Moore Scores Twice as The Red Dragons Outlast Sheffield United in Goal-Filled Thriller
Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
The Welsh international bagged a double as Wrexham produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier contest.
Patrick Bamford's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected own goal.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.
Dramatic Second Period Turnaround
Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.
The midfielder's confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, ending a run of five matches without victory for the promoted side.
Talking Moments from the Fixture
- The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
- Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the prior match.
- The visitors started brightly and went in front through their striker from a cross.
- The leveller came quickly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
- Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
- The goalkeeper made a crucial stop to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
- Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.
Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
With the support of Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.
Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a replication of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.
The players certainly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die attitude.
