Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as Wrexham Edge Sheffield United in Eight-Goal Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.
Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat his former club Chris Wilder's men in a pulsating eight-goal second-tier encounter.
The forward's sweetly-struck first-time shot opened the scoring, but the hosts equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second 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.
Dramatic Second Period Comeback
Ryan Longman's header early in the second half brought the scores level, before the goalscorer to put Wrexham ahead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.
Josh Windass' confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.
Key Moments from the Match
- Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean began a three-game suspension.
- Keeper Okonkwo kept his spot after a costly error in the prior match.
- Sheffield United began on the front foot and took the lead through Bamford from a Femi Seriki.
- The equalizer came quickly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
- The forward saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital save to keep out Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
- Substitute Campbell hit the woodwork with a strike in stoppage time.
Analysis
When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a thrilling six-goal stalemate.
This latest clash provided a further epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.
Backed by Hollywood owners, the club's remarkable ascent through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.
Ahead of this fixture on the following a winless run, manager Phil Parkinson had called for a replication of the famous fighting qualities from those past encounters.
His team certainly responded, overcoming a two-goal hole to secure a famous 5-3 victory that highlights their never-say-die character.
