Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham Boost Promotion Hopes with 'Game of the Season'

Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham Boost Promotion Hopes with 'Game of the Season'

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM
  • Wrexham came from a goal down to beat Notts County in one of the games of the season
  • The club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney went three points clear with a game in hand
  • Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster made a penalty save to the delight of the Hollywood owners

When talking of footballing drama, nothing comes quite as close to the game between Wrexham and Notts County on Monday, April 10.

Wrexham, which is owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, came from a goal down to claim a crucial 3-2 victory over their promotion favourites.

In a game that was an absolute joy to watch, John Bostock put Notts County the lead through a wonderful free kick, but Wrexham equalized through Paul Mullin, who got on the end of a cross.

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Ben Foster of Wrexham celebrates saving a penalty in the last minute to secure a 3-2 victory during the Vanarama National League fixture between Wrexham and Notts County. Photo by Matthew Ashton.
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Mullin then helped his side claim a lead as he picked out Jacob Mendy for a goal, but Notts County also found an equalizer through Kyle Cameron’s header.

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Wrexham then went into the lead courtesy of Elliot Lee, who converted Mullin’s cross, but that was not the last of the drama, as reported on BBC.

Late in the game, Notts County had a chance to ruin the party for Wrexham, but Ben Foster, who came out of retirement aged 40, made a terrific save to deny Cedwyn Scott.

“Holywood ending”

It was a brilliant game of football, with Foster stealing the show thanks to his heroics late on, with Wrexham substitutes sprinting full pelt to hail the veteran shot stopper.

The win sees Wrexham significantly boost their promotion chances as they are in first place with a massive 100 points, three ahead of their rivals Notts County with a game in hand.

Leicester fans give verdict on Dean Smith

Elsewhere, Dean Smith has not received a vote of confidence from Leicester City fans after his appointment as the Foxes manager until the end of the season.

Smith, who left Norwich City earlier in the season, takes charge of a Leicester City side in genuine danger of getting relegated from the Premier League.

The 2016 Premier League champions sit 19th on the log, and after defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, they sit two points adrift of safety with 8 games left.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.
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