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
Tyler Adams (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Sam Greenwood (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Goal! Leeds United 1, Cardiff City 0. Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Rodrigo.
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