Leeds United vs Cardiff City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Willy Gnonto and Patrick Bamford both struck twice as Leeds thumped Cardiff 5-2 in their FA Cup third-round replay at Elland Road.
Gnonto gave Leeds a flying start with a stunning volley inside the opening minute and fired home his second after Rodrigo had struck his 11th goal of the season to put his side 3-0 up before the interval.
Substitute Patrick Bamford then bagged a second-half double before Callum Robinson scored two late consolations for Cardiff, the second a penalty, as Leeds reached the fourth round of the competition for the first time in six years.
Leeds scored five goals for the first time since beating West Brom 5-0 in December 2020 and now face an away tie at Accrington or Boreham Wood.
A stoppage-time equaliser from Leeds teenager Sonny Perkins salvaged a replay at the Cardiff City Stadium 10 days ago, but the managerless Sky Bet Championship strugglers were put to the sword before half-time.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Attempt missed. Rodrigo (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Sam Greenwood with a cross following a corner.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Andy Rinomhota.
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Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Jack Simpson.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Attempt saved. Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jack Harrison with a through ball.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Attempt saved. Mark Harris (Cardiff City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Mark Harris (Cardiff City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Offside, Leeds United. Sam Greenwood tries a through ball, but Jack Harrison is caught offside.
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