WATCH: Arthur Okonkwo howler! Wrexham goalkeeper gifts Blackburn lead in FA Cup clash against Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo made a poor error as Blackburn came from a goal down to lead 2-1 in their FA Cup tie at Ewood Park.
Wrexham taking on BlackburnTake shock lead at Ewood ParkGoalkeeper gifts hosts goalWHAT HAPPENED?
Okonkwo had a moment to forget during Wrexham's FA Cup tie with Blackburn. The goalkeeper came racing out of his penalty area but sold himself short, allowing Sam Gallagher to calmly stroke the ball home and put his side 2-1 up in the tie, having previously cancelled out Andy Cannon's brilliant opener.
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Wrexham had enjoyed a dream start as Andy Cannon fired the visitors into a shock lead. However, Sammie Szmodics levelled before Okonkwo's error saw Blackburn go ahead. Szmodics then struck again just before half-time to give the visitors a mountain to climb.
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The winners of the tie progress to a fifth round match against Newcastle. Wrexham's next game is a League Two clash against Salford City.