26/04 - 20:00
Wrexham beat Dover Athletic, 6x5, on Saturday, on Matchweek 37 of the National League. Phil Parkinson's Dragons entered the contest fresh from a win against Halifax, while Dover were winless in four.
The first goal was scored by the hosts' Paul Mullin after seven minutes. In the 20th minute, James Jones fired home Wrexham's second goal. However, two minutes later, George Wilkinson replied for Athletic, who levelled the score at 2-2 after 28 minutes through Alfie Pavey.
With 51 minutes on the clock, Michael Gyasi struck for Andy Hessenthaler's visitors. In the 54th minute, Michael Gyasi struck for Dover Athletic - and the German forward hit two more quickfire goals to complete his hat-trick and put Dover in control at 5-2.
In the 66th minute, Ollie Palmer cut the deficit for the hosts and the centre-forward scored another after 69 minutes to give them further hope.
Deep into added time, young midfielder Jordan Davies struck for Wrexham to level the score at 5-5. In time added on, sub Daniel Jarvis scored a dramatic winner to seal three points for the Welsh promotion hopefuls.
After the result Wrexham sit 2nd in the table, on 67 points, while Dover Athletic occupy 23rd place on -4 points.
In their next fixture, Wrexham will host Barnet. Meanwhile, Dover will host King´s Lynn.
6-5 | ||
Paul Mullin 7' James Jones 20' Ollie Palmer 66' 69' Jordan Davies 90' Dan Jarvis 90' | George Wilkinson 22' Alfie Pavey 28' Michael Gyasi 51' 54' 63' |
