Leeds United cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 5-2 victory over Cardiff City at Elland Round in their third round replay.
Wilfried Gnonto got the ball rolling with a spectacular volley at the back post after just 26 seconds. Jack Harrison threaded a sensational ball through to Rodrigo to double Leeds' advantage and extend his tally to 12 goals for the season in the 34th minute.
Gnonto bagged his brace two minutes later with a clinical finish from the edge of the box, as Leeds headed into the half-time interval with a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Patrick Bamford then climbed off the bench to score twice in five minutes, but Cardiff forward Callum Robinson denied Leeds a rare clean sheet with two late goals.
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However, Leeds progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2017, and produced a strong attacking performance, with Gnonto and Bamford impressing in particular.
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