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
Maximilian Wöber (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Attempt missed. Marc Roca (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Brenden Aaronson.
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Ryan Wintle (Cardiff City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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