Kieffer Moore Scores a Brace as Wrexham Outlast Sheffield United in Goal-Filled Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for Wrexham's fourth goal in the clash with the Blades.
Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a remarkable fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking 5-3 second-tier encounter.
The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts levelled almost immediately thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range header seemingly have handed United in a comfortable lead at 3-1, before the towering striker reduced the arrears with a powerful header of his own.
Breathless Second Period Turnaround
Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, before Moore to put Wrexham ahead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.
The midfielder's composed penalty late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without victory for the promoted side.
Talking Moments from the Fixture
- Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
- Keeper Okonkwo retained his place after a costly error in the previous game.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
- The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' shot.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
- Okonkwo made a crucial save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
- Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the FA Cup nearly three years ago, it finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter delivered a further epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric ascent through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.
Coming into this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a replication of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.
The players undoubtedly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that underscores their never-say-die character.
