Sheffield Wednesday fans watched their team fight back to secure a draw with Wrexham on Saturday.
Former Sheffield United striker Kieffer Moore came back to haunt his old rivals on August 23.
Moore shone for Wrexham in the first half, netting twice to put Phil Parkinson and Co. in a commanding position going into half-time.
The Dragons had faced much tougher opponents in their opening two Championship fixtures, but after a solid first half, it seemed likely they would be earning three points.
That was until a second-half collapse, which saw Wrexham draw 2-2 with Sheffield Wednesday.
Following the tie, Henrik Pedersen has praised the Dragons for one thing they did during the game.
Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty ImagesSheffield Wednesday manager praises Wrexham
Two former Wrexham transfer targets scored for Sheffield Wednesday after the break to secure a point for the Owls.
The Yorkshire club came close to winning the fixture in the dying minutes, but their late effort was put straight at Danny Ward.
The drop-off in the second 45 was huge from the Wrexham end, but Pedersen has praised the Welsh club for one thing they did earlier in the match, as per The Star.
He said: “It was a tough game, and I’m really proud. I think we had a good beginning until the first goal, and then we came back, but then struggled again. They pressed us very well.
Pedersen went on to explain the changes he made at half-time to get the better of Parkinson.
He continued: “At the break we changed formation and spoke about the belief to go out and play with a back four, and the discipline and courage to play that second half. We thought there was something still in it, and it was a great performance from the boys… If we take the first half, we also had chances.
“It was still an equal first half even if they had more possession, but in the second we had maybe 60%, many more shots and chances. I think it was more than a deserved 2-2, I think if there was going to be a winner today then it must be us.”
Photo by Pieter van der Woude/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesWhat Phil Parkinson told Wrexham player vs Sheffield Wednesday
While Pedersen’s half-time words and changes had a positive impact, the Wrexham dressing room message clearly didn’t work.
Moore shared what was said at half-time in a post-match interview with the club’s media.
The striker stated: “It was just to keep at it. It was just, not take our foot off the pedal. It’s just one of them that we know every team that goes 2-0 down is always going to have a reaction.
“It’s what reaction can we give that reaction, and I felt we didn’t really justify that. For the result to be 2-2 in the end, it is disappointing.”
Wrexham’s next Championship fixture comes against Millwall on August 30.