October 5, 2024

Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham desire after securing first away win of season

Wrexham get the job done! Elliot Lee to the rescue as Phil Parkinson’s side end torrid run of form with hard-fought victory over Sutton United

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It was a fairly uneventful first half from both teams during the opening stages of this League Two clash. Relegation battlers Sutton United arguably looked the better side at times, with Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo being forced into action on more than one occasion in the opening 45 minutes.

However, as we approached the interval, Wrexham were sparked into life by centre-back William Boyle – as he poked the ball into the back of the hosts’ goal following a scrappy passage of play.

Wrexham get the job done! Elliot Lee to the rescue as Phil Parkinson's side  end torrid run of form with hard-fought victory over Sutton United |  Goal.com Nigeria

The second half was much of the same for both sides. Wrexham failed to hit the fluent and threatening heights their fans are so used to while Sutton pushed for an equaliser, which they eventually got through Charlie Lakin.

The Red Dragons were approaching a nervy last 15-minutes after relinquishing their first half lead. The threat of five games without a win and those around them in the table winning was looming – until midfielder Elliott Lee stepped up to drag his side to victory with a winning goal in the 85th minute. Better late than never.

Wrexham get the job done! Elliot Lee to the rescue as Phil Parkinson's side  end torrid run of form with hard-fought victory over Sutton United |  Goal.com Nigeria

Elliott Lee: It wasn’t a vintage performance from Wrexham this evening as they failed to hit their usual heights. However, Lee’s goal secured a vital three points for the team – who were just moments from extending their winless run to five games.

The win will give them a well-needed confidence boost moving forward. A special mention goes to Okonkwo during the first half, though. From smart saves to coming off his line quickly and commanding his area, it was a very solid performance from the Arsenal loanee.

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