“2 Hour Delay Just Killed the Game” – Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Held by Philadelphia Union II in a 1–1 Draw Marred by Lightning Strikes, Fans React

Currently on their preseason tour in the US, Wrexham just faced Philadelphia Union II. The third-oldest professional soccer team has had quite a preseason. After a humbling loss to Chelsea and an enthralling win against Manchester United, the Red Dragons were sure to have gained priceless experience. Currently, out with an injury, super striker Paul Mullin missed the final fixture in the US.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, but the fans and the players witnessed something unusual today. The second half of the game only resumed after over two hours due to severe lightning and rain. The game ended with the same scoreline after both teams couldn’t impact the scoresheet further.

Wrexham draws against Philadelphia Union II, fans react after a four-hour-long game

The first half was a quiet one, it ended with a 1-1 scoreline. Ben Foster made a stunning double save at his near post in the fifth minute. Nothing really noteworthy took place after that, until minutes before the halftime whistle. That’s exactly when both sides scored their goals. Wrexham’s Tom O’Connor opened the Welsh soccer club’s account. Union’s Jeremy Rafanello equalized in no time.

The players headed into the tunnel for the halftime break. They didn’t return to the turf for the next two hours due to bad weather. Neither team managed to score a goal in the second half. The game ended with a 1-1 scoreline. Here’s how the fans reacted.

The 2-hour delay between both halves turned out to be quite a dampener on everyone’s mood

Another fan who watched today’s game claimed that Wrexham do not look ready for their first League Two game against MK Dons

Even after the boring and long break, many of the fans were thankful that nothing happened to the players.

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The rest of the fans are looking forward to next Saturday when the Red Dragons kick off their new journey.

All-in-all there was a mix of upsetness and disappointment because of the long break between the halves. The fans in the stands and the ones lurking around the stadium were all advised to take shelter. Luckily the weather improved and they could restart the game. After a tough preseason, many are now looking forward to Wrexham’s new league campaign.

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Without a doubt, Ryan Reynolds’ side will majorly benefit from the preseason tour to the US. After a humiliating clash against Chelsea, the Welsh soccer club managed to pull off a win against Manchester United. Erik ten Hag fielded a young squad but a win is a win, isn’t it? Wrexham kicks off its new season at home against MK Dons. Interestingly, three out of the first five league matches are at the Racecourse.

The home advantage will help the Red Dragons and its fans ease themselves into the new division. In the last two seasons, Reynolds and McElhenney’s contribution to the team has been phenomenal. While they look forward to replicating their success from last season, the attacking department has surely taken a hit after Paul Mullin’s sudden and unfortunate injury.

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