Wrexham's Kieffer Moore Scores a Brace as The Red Dragons Outlast The Blades in Eight-Goal Spectacle

The Welsh international bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side produced a remarkable comeback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Sheffield United in a pulsating 5-3 second-tier encounter.

The forward's excellent volley put United ahead, but the hosts equalised almost immediately courtesy of a deflected unfortunate deflection.

Bamford's second and a Callum O'Hare header seemingly have put the visitors in command at 3-1, before Moore pulled one back with a thumping header of his own.

Breathless Second Period Turnaround

The winger's glancing effort early in the second half made it all square, before Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with 14 minutes remaining.

Josh Windass' confident penalty in the closing stages sealed the win, halting a run of five matches without victory for the Welsh club.

Talking Moments from the Match

• Wrexham were missing Lewis O'Brien due to injury, while captain James McClean began 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 cross.
• The leveller came quickly via a deflection from a attempt.
• Moore saw a header hooked away before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
• The goalkeeper made a vital stop to deny Ollie Arblaster in the later stages.
• Substitute Campbell hit the crossbar with a volley in added time.

Analysis

When these two sides met in the cup competition nearly three years ago, it ended in a epic 3-3 draw.

Friday's encounter provided another high-octane, dramatic chapter in their recent history.

With the support of high-profile investors, the club's meteoric rise through the divisions has led them back to the second tier for the first time since the 1980s.

Coming into this Boxing Day match on the back of a poor patch of form, manager Phil Parkinson had demanded a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those cup ties.

The players certainly responded, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to claim a memorable comeback win that highlights their never-say-die character.