Kieffer Moore Scores Twice as The Red Dragons Outlast Sheffield United in Goal-Filled Thriller

Celebration after netting Wrexham's fourth of the match

The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for the fourth goal of the game against Sheffield United.

Kieffer Moore scored twice as Wrexham mounted a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to overcome his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck first-time shot put United ahead, but Wrexham equalised just two minutes later courtesy of a deflected own goal.

A quickfire double from Bamford and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in a comfortable lead at 3-1, until Moore reduced the arrears with a thumping goal of his own.

Breathless Second-Half Comeback

Ryan Longman's glancing effort early in the second half brought the scores level, paving the way for the goalscorer to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

The midfielder's confident spot-kick late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Key Points from the Fixture

  • Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while captain James McClean started a three-game suspension.
  • Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a late mistake in the previous game.
  • The visitors started brightly and went in front through their striker from a Femi Seriki.
  • The leveller came swiftly via a own goal from Windass' attempt.
  • The forward saw a header cleared off the line before O'Hare headed home a third goal for United.
  • The goalkeeper made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
  • Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the crossbar with a strike in stoppage time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.

Friday's encounter provided another epic, breathless installment in their growing rivalry.

Backed by high-profile investors, 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 Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, the boss had demanded a replication of the famous spirit from those cup ties.

His team certainly responded, battling back from a two-goal hole to claim a memorable 5-3 victory that highlights their resilient attitude.

Chelsea Oliver
Chelsea Oliver

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