Source: TheGuardian
Ben Foster save takes Wrexham close to promotion with win over Notts County
Wrexham 3-2 Notts CountyFoster’s late penalty heroics move Wrexham three points clearThe journey back to the Football League has been long and torturous for Wrexham, not simply decorated by Hollywood stardust and riches all the way, but the promised land is within their grasp after 15 years away. On an unforgettable afternoon against Notts County, their closest rivals for automatic promotion from the National League and another historic club rebuilding for better days, Wrexham reclaimed top spot with a script Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney may have considered too outlandish.Less than a month after coming out of retirement, 40-year-old goalkeeper Ben Foster saved a 96th-minute penalty to deliver a victory that leaves Phil Parkinson’s team three points clear with four games to play. Wrexham trailed at the interval but stirred along with an impassioned crowd to lead 3-2 with 11 minutes left. Continue reading......read full article
