Wrexham vs Notts: Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney couldn’t control their excitement as the Wrexham team moved one step closer to their dream of leading the Welsh soccer team towards promotion. They celebrated in joy as the game saw the ultimate twist as former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster pulled off a penalty save in the 7th minute of stoppage time to secure a 3-2 win against closest rival Notts County. Wrexham have gotten A-grade coverage since the club was bought by the two actors. They gave moved three points clear at the top of the National League with a game in still left. Follow National League Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Ben Foster, that’s the tweet.
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— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) April 10, 2023
Elliot Lee’s 78th-minute strike was the decisive goal after both teams had led during the match. But it was Foster’s save to deny Cedwyn Scott that secured victory and put the fourth tier of English soccer within sight.
It had been billed as possibly the biggest game in the history of soccer at this level — and it didn’t disappoint.
Wrexham’s chance
Wrexham has gained global recognition since being taken over by Reynolds and McElhenney and featuring in a television series that streams worldwide. Both teams went into the match on 100 points each, with County topping the table on goal difference. Only one team is automatically promoted and Wrexham now leads the way after this crucial win. Wrexham has four games left to play in the season.
Wrexham vs Notts 2nd half
John Bostock fired County ahead in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time with a free kick.
Paul Mullin evened the score in the 50th and Jacob Mendy put Wrexham ahead in the 69th as Reynolds and McElhenney watched on at the Racecourse Ground.
Celebrations from the home fans were cut short, however, when Kyle Cameron equalized for the visitors in the 75th.
Lee struck three minutes later to put Wrexham on course for victory.
That was before Eoghan O’Connell was adjudged to handle in the box and County had the chance to level the score once again from the penalty spot.
But Foster, who only stepped out of retirement last month to join Wrexham on a short-term deal, proved the hero with his last-gasp save.
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