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Wrexham AFC is slowly gaining infamy for their nail-biting matches. The Welsh club’s journey in the EFL League Two has already given some unforgettable moments. Their recent encounter against David Beckham‘s co-owned team Salford City was no exception, leaving fans in awe and raising heartbeats. For owner Ryan Reynolds, this match was surely another rollercoaster of emotions.

Throughout the season, Wrexham has proved to be a team that thrives under pressure, often leaving Reynolds on the edge of his seat. In fact, after their hard-fought 1-0 win on October 7th, Reynolds humorously took to social media, dubbing Wrexham the leading cause of heart attacks in his chest.

Wrexham puts on another heart-stopping action against David Beckham’s side

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With the Hollywood-backed club pitted against a team associated with a soccer icon like David Beckham, the encounter was set to be intriguing from the start. The STōK Cae Ras packed with 9,771 supporters only added to the electric atmosphere, setting the stage for an epic clash.

The game initially seemed to favor Salford, as they quickly took control of the match, scoring two goals before the 36th minute. Wrexham found themselves facing an uphill battle, with hopes of a victory slipping away. However, just before half-time, Eliot Lee managed to find the back of the net, giving Wrexham a glimmer of hope.

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As the minutes ticked away in the second half, it seemed unlikely that Wrexham would be able to mount a comeback. But in a stunning turn of events, Wrexham managed to equalize the score in the 88th minute. But the drama didn’t end there.

In a remarkable turn of events, Wrexham managed to find the back of the net yet again, merely a minute later and secured a 3-2 victory. Fans, both at the stadium and watching from home, were left spellbound by Wrexham’s last-minute heroics.

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Soccer fans were elated with the impressive late comeback win

The victory is nothing short of a fairytale ending for Wrexham and their passionate fans. Several fans flooded Social media platforms, especially X with posts expressing excitement and awe at the team’s incredible comeback.

One fan hilariously gave a throwback to Ryan Reynolds’ early comment about getting heart attacks from Wrexham matches. The fan jokingly tweeted:

Several fans also believe that such a dramatic match like this deserves to be in the documentary “Welcome to Wrexham”. Also calls for a season 3 are already being made.

Also, it is no secret that the owners Ryan Reynold and Rob McElhenney have long intentions of earning back-to-back promotions. Well after seeing this match fans believe that the promotion is well within the sights.

Following the impressive victory there was no lack of fans commending the team and its players for showing such resilience.

Fans also believe that such late drama is nothing less than a Hollywood script.

Judging from the fan’s reactions it looks like they are getting used to these late comebacks by Ryan Reynolds’ side.

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Following the win Wrexham now sits at 5th position in the EFL League Two table. As the season progresses, Wrexham will surely aim to build on this momentum and continue their pursuit of back-to-back promotions.

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What are your thoughts on this win? Let us know in the comments.

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Saransh Chauhan is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. With a particular admiration for Lionel Messi, Saransh is committed to exploring every facet of the world's most popular sport in his work. At EssentiallySports, Saransh is known for his versatility as a writer, covering a wide range of topics with an open-minded curiosity that allows him to excel in all areas of the industry.
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