Wrexham FC reporter for the Wrexham Leader newspaper, Richard Williams has praised Arsenal-owned goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo for the role he played in Wrexham’s come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Salford City in a League Two encounter staged at the STōK Cae Ras on Saturday evening.
Having been rested for the 3-0 win over Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, Okonkwo returned to the starting lineup for the visit of the Ammies, his fourth consecutive start for the Red Dragons in the fourth tier of English football.
Salford must have thought they were home and dry after establishing a two-goal lead inside the opening 36 minutes courtesy of a brace from Matt Smith but Wrexham fought back to equalize before Jordan Davies’ goal in the 89th minute secured all three points.
In the third minute of stoppage time, Okonkwo produced a fantastic save to deny Smith from grabbing the equalizer, stopping his header on the line.
Williams awarded the English-Nigerian goalkeeper 6 out of 10 in his player ratings for the Leader and praised him for his save which ensured Wrexham took all three points.
“Made a brilliant save in stoppage time to ensure Wrexham secured three points,” Williams wrote.
Okonkwo has kept three clean sheets in five appearances for Wrexham while conceding five goals.
Ahead of today’s match, there will be a period of silence observed at the STōK Cae Ras. The EFL has issued the following statement below.
“Following the shocking and devastating events in Israel and Palestine, our collective thoughts are with all the innocent people who have lost their lives, as well as their families, friends and all those in communities impacted by the escalating conflict.
“The EFL hopes for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the current humanitarian crisis and will be making a donation to the emergency appeal of our charity partner, the British Red Cross, to support the international response efforts aiding those in urgent need across the region. We will be promoting links across EFL channels so that fans can also pledge in support.
“Across EFL fixtures this weekend, clubs will wear black armbands as a mark of respect to those that have lost their lives and a period of silence will be observed.”
