Ryan Reynolds compares Wrexham to a ‘f***ing Aliens movie’ in hilarious tweet after Carabao Cup shootout giant-killing

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WREXHAM beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties to secure their first Carabao Cup win since 2007.

The game endless goalless at the end of 90 minutes which meant the match had to be settled by spot-kicks.

Wrexham beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties[/caption]

Thelo Aasgaard missed the crucial spot-kick for Wigan[/caption]

Charlie Hughes missed first for the Latics which meant his team-mate Thelo Aasgaard had to find the net – but he blazed over the bar.

It was another night of huge drama at the Racecourse which got the blood pumping for Wrexham’s Hollywood owners.

Ryan Reynolds tweeted after full-time: “Another year of hearts jumping outta chests like we’re in a f**king Aliens movie.”

And in a separate, more measure post, he wrote: “Beautiful work, boys! Onward…”

Wrexham captain Luke Young led by example as he fired home the first strike from 12 yards.

Elliott Lee scored next before Tom O’Connor added a third to pile pressure on the visitors.

Hughes missed and Sam Dalby followed up by slotting past Wigan keeper Sam Tickle, which meant Wrexham had a 100 per cent conversion rate.

Manager Graham Alexander will be delighted with the response from his side after a shock 5-3 home defeat to MK Dons at the weekend.

Wrexham will be aiming to replicate their FA Cup heorics of last season by reaching the latter stages of the Carabao Cup.

But first they will be aiming to pick up their first EFL points in 16 years against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.