Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Move Closer to Wrexham Dream

Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Move Closer to Wrexham Dream
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds (center L) and Rob McElhenney (center R) react during the National League match between Wrexham and Notts County at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales, on April 10, 2023. Barrington Coombs/PA via AP
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WREXHAM, Wales—Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney as the Hollywood stars moved a big step closer to their dream of leading Welsh soccer team Wrexham to promotion.

The pair celebrated at the end of a game that had all the thrills of a big screen blockbuster and the ultimate twist as former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster pulled off a penalty save in the seventh minute of stoppage time to secure a 3–2 win against closest rival Notts County on Monday.