Wrexham score genuine Puskas contender in season opener with Rob McElhenney’s amazing reaction in stand caught on camera

ROB MCELHENNEY was left awestruck as Wrexham got their new campaign off to a dream start.

The Red Dragons beat Wycombe 3-2 in their first game back in the third tier for 19 years.

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Jack Marriott scored a spectacular goal against Wycombe[/caption]

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He took the ball on his chest before volleying into the top corner[/caption]

Rob McElhenney was left in shock by the strikeEFL

It took Wrexham just nine minutes to take the lead through Max Cleworth, but it was their second goal which left McElhenney really jumping for joy.

Talisman Elliot Lee chipped the ball forward to Ollie Palmer whose clever flick found his striker partner Jack Marriott.

Marriott still had a lot to do but instinctively controlled the ball on his chest before volleying the ball into the top corner.

McElhenney loved the strike and began high-fiving pals in the directors’ box before putting his hands on his head in disbelief.

Wrexham won back-to-back promotions to reach League One and they are amongst the bookies’ favourites to finish in the play-offs this season.

They picked up good results in pre-season including drawing with Premier League opposition Bournemouth and Chelsea.

Their clash with Chelsea ended in brawl which was sparked by a dust-up between James McClean and Levi Colwill.

Wrexham also experienced sadness this week with the passing of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ star Arthur Massey.

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He was the club’s oldest fan at 100-years-old and he became a fan favourite after featuring in the Disney documentary.

Fans paid tribute to the “legend” who was the heart and soul of the club, with Wrexham also honouring Massey on the pitch at a game in March.