Cardiff City 1-1 Wrexham: Colwill's 98th-minute stunner salvages dramatic draw (full highlights)

Cardiff City snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against Wrexham at the Cardiff City Stadium in the Championship opener, with Rubin Colwill scoring a stunning 98th-minute equaliser to deny the visitors a famous victory and spark wild celebrations among the home supporters. Wrexham had taken the lead as early as the 3rd minute when Kieffer Moore, who was booed by the Cardiff faithful before kick-off, rose highest to head home Daniel Imray's corner delivery past Jakub Stolarczyk. Moore was booked in the 33rd minute for a robust challenge on his former teammate, and Cardiff dominated possession throughout but found Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo in inspired form, as he made several crucial saves to keep his side ahead. As the game entered the 7th minute of stoppage time, it seemed that Wrexham would hold on for a famous win, but with the clock showing 90+8 minutes, Robert Glatzel flicked the ball into the path of Rubin Colwill, who unleashed an unstoppable strike from the edge of the box into the top right corner, leaving Okonkwo with no chance. The Wrexham goalkeeper was named Man of the Match for his heroic performance despite conceding the late goal. After the final whistle, Cardiff manager Omer Riza praised his team's character and insisted they deserved at least a point, while Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was left heartbroken, admitting his side had thrown away two points in the most dramatic fashion. The full match highlights and all goals are available to watch, serving as a perfect reminder of football's unpredictability and how a goal in the final seconds can completely change the emotion of a match, turning defeat into a draw that could prove invaluable in the Championship playoff race.