Kieffer Moore Scores a Brace as The Red Dragons Outlast The Blades in Eight-Goal Thriller
The striker wheels away in delight after finding the net for the fourth goal of the game in the clash with the Blades.
Kieffer Moore bagged a double as Phil Parkinson's side mounted a stunning fightback from 3-1 down to defeat his old team Chris Wilder's men in a breathtaking eight-goal Championship contest.
Patrick Bamford's sweetly-struck volley opened the scoring, but the hosts levelled just two minutes later thanks to a Tyler Bindon unfortunate deflection.
Bamford's second and a close-range header appeared to 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 Period Turnaround
The winger's header early in the second period made it all square, paving the way for Moore to give his side the lead for the first occasion with a quarter of an hour remaining.
Josh Windass' composed spot-kick in the closing stages sealed the win, ending a run of five games without victory for the promoted side.
Talking Moments from the Fixture
- The home team were without Lewis O'Brien due to a shoulder problem, while skipper McClean started a three-match ban.
- Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo retained his place after a late mistake in the previous game.
- The visitors started brightly and took the lead through Bamford from a cross.
- The leveller came swiftly via a deflection from Windass' attempt.
- Moore saw a goalbound effort cleared off the line before a teammate nodded in a third for United.
- Okonkwo made a vital stop to keep out an opponent in the second half.
- Substitute Tyrese Campbell hit the woodwork with a volley in added time.
Analysis
In their previous meeting in the FA Cup back in 2023, it ended in a epic six-goal stalemate.
This latest clash delivered another epic, breathless installment in their recent history.
With the support of high-profile investors, the club's remarkable ascent through the divisions has brought them back to the second tier for the first time in 43 years.
Coming into this Boxing Day match on the following a poor patch of form, the boss had called for a return of the characteristic fighting qualities from those past encounters.
The players undoubtedly delivered, overcoming a two-goal hole to claim a famous comeback win that underscores their never-say-die character.