Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Fires Twice as The Red Dragons Outlast The Blades in Eight-Goal Thriller

The Welsh international scored twice as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his former club Sheffield United in a breathtaking eight-goal second-tier encounter.

Patrick Bamford's excellent volley opened the scoring, but Wrexham levelled just two minutes later thanks to a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header appeared to have handed United in command at 3-1, until Moore pulled one back with a powerful goal of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first time with 14 minutes left to play.

The midfielder's confident penalty late on wrapped up the points, halting a run of five matches without a win for the Welsh club.

Key Moments from the Fixture

• The home team were without a key midfielder due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-game suspension.
• Keeper Okonkwo retained his place despite a costly error in the previous game.
• The visitors began on the front foot and went in front through their striker from a cross.
• The equalizer came swiftly via a deflection from a attempt.
• Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third goal for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the second half.
• Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.

Analysis

In their previous meeting in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it finished in a epic six-goal stalemate.

This latest clash provided another epic, breathless chapter in their recent history.

Backed by Hollywood owners, Wrexham's meteoric rise through the leagues has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Ahead of this Boxing Day match on the following a winless run, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic spirit from those cup ties.

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