The takeover of Wrexham by Ryan Reynolds proves soccer is a beautiful game. Not only have they become the best, but they have also changed the game’s course. A club that was struggling in the fifth division is now at the top of the national league. Ryan has helped the Welsh club get back on its feet.
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Wrexham has caught the eye of soccer fans around the world thanks to the stunning start of their campaign. Moreover, the backing of Ryan and co-owner Rob has kept the club in major headlines. And just like that, they once again stole the limelight with a stunning performance.
Wrexham stuns the soccer world
If you are a die-hard soccer fan, then you must know the magic of the FA Cup. There’s something magical about this competition, which has its own fairytales. Wrexham also wrote their own fairytale last night after playing a stunning six-goal thriller against Sheffield United. The champion side traveled to Racecourse ground as Phil Parkerson’s side hosted the Blades for the FA Cup fourth tie.
The match didn’t upset soccer fans as Paul Heckingbottom’s side endured a 3-3 draw against the underdogs. Sheffield was touted to clinch an easy win; however, Wrexham stunned the away side with a mouth-watering performance.
"Wrexham: a team betrothed to pure spectacles"
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— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) January 30, 2023
The first half was rather a dominant display from the Blades, who took a 1-0 lead from McBurnie’s early strike. However, the second half was full of goals galore, as Wrexham took a 2-1 lead thanks to goals from Jones and O’Conner.
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However, it was just a few moments of happiness, as minutes later, Norwood equalized. Soon there were wild scenes as Paul Mullin won the hearts of the Red Dragons, thus giving his side a dream lead. The game took an emphatic turn as John Egan broke the hearts of Wrexham fans, thus ending the match in a six-goal thriller.
Prediction Guru Ryan Reynolds
Perhaps it was due to Ryan’s confidence and trust that Wrexham pulled off such a forceful start to their campaign. Moreover, before the match, Ryan gave his testimony ahead of the clash, “Sheffield United are three leagues above us, 70 teams above us, this is an extraordinary moment, it’s a classic David versus Goliath.”
The Hollywood superstar already had a prophecy that Wrexham would make it tough for the Championship side.
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Well…
Ryan Reynolds wasn't far off with his prediction of some #FACup magic! 😅#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/kW9PAhODJ7
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 30, 2023
“That’s where I’m going with this, it’s a classic David versus Goliath story but you guys know this more than anybody on Earth, that this is football, this is the beautiful game and anything can happen and I think, I’m going to go on record right now and say there is a chance, all be it a very slim chance that Sheffield United pulls off a miracle today.”
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It’s quite astonishing how close Ryan’s prediction was, and hats off to his optimism as Wrexham exhibited a brilliant game of soccer. It won’t be soon before we witness such magic in the Premier League.
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