Kieffer Moore Scores Twice as Wrexham Outlast 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.
Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon own goal.
Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare nod appeared to have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Turnaround
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 time with a quarter of an hour remaining.
Josh Windass' composed penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five games without a win for the Welsh club.
Talking Points from the Fixture
- Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the prior match.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
- The equalizer came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
- The forward saw a goalbound effort hooked away before a teammate headed home a third goal for United.
- The goalkeeper made a vital save to keep out an opponent in the second half.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in added time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter provided a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.
Backed by high-profile investors, the club's meteoric rise through the leagues has brought them back to the Championship for the first time since the 1980s.
Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.
The players certainly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that underscores their resilient attitude.