Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as Wrexham Edge The Blades in Goal-Filled Thriller
Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier contest.
The forward's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Turnaround
Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second period brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes remaining.
The midfielder's composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a sequence of five games without victory for the promoted side.
Key Points from the Match
- Wrexham were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
- The visitors began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
- The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
- Moore saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in stoppage time.
Match Reflection
When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.
This latest clash provided a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.
With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable rise through the leagues has brought them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.
Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a replication of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.
The players certainly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient character.
