Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as The Red Dragons Outlast The Blades in Goal-Filled Thriller
Kieffer Moore celebrates after scoring the fourth goal of the game in the clash with the Blades.
Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to overcome his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal Championship contest.
The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.
A quickfire double from Bamford and a close-range nod seemingly have handed United in command at 3-1, before Moore reduced the arrears with a powerful goal of his own.
Breathless Second-Half Comeback
The winger's glancing effort early in the second period made it all square, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with a quarter of an hour remaining.
The midfielder's confident spot-kick in the closing stages wrapped up the points, halting a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.
Key Points from the Match
- The home team were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
- Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a late mistake in the previous game.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through their striker from a cross.
- The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from a shot.
- Moore saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
- The goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny an opponent 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 ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Friday's encounter delivered another epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
With the support of Hollywood owners, the club's meteoric ascent through the leagues has led them back to the Championship for the first time in 43 years.
Ahead of this fixture on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a return of the characteristic spirit from those past encounters.
The players undoubtedly delivered, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to secure a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.
